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Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. Ashley Smith

Life is full of beauty

    Background and Accomplishments Ashley Smith led a life marked by both beauty and tragedy. Ashley was adopted just five days after her birth. Her adoptive parents described her childhood as normal and happy. However, as she entered adolescence, her behavior took a troubling turn. Heres a sentence about something I want to write about. Ashley… Read More »Life is full of beauty

    There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way.

    There is no way to happiness

      About the author Thich Nhat Hanh, born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo on October 11, 1926, in Huế, Vietnam, was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, poet, peace activist, and writer. His teachings focused on mindfulness, compassion, and inner change. At 16, Thich Nhat Hanh joined Tu Hieu Temple in Hue city as a novice monk. He worked… Read More »There is no way to happiness

      We do not remember days, we remember moments. Cesare Pavese, Italian Writer

      We do not remember days

        Cesare Pavese (1908–1950) was an Italian novelist, poet, short story writer, translator, literary critic, and essayist. Born on September 9, 1908, in Santo Stefano Belbo, Piedmont, Italy, he left an indelible mark on Italian literature and thought during his relatively short life. Background and Influences The Quote and Its Essence In the quote, “We do… Read More »We do not remember days

        Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Søren Kierkegaard

        Life is not a problem to be solved

          Søren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813–1855) was a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, and social critic. Revered as the first existentialist philosopher, Kierkegaard’s profound insights continue to resonate across time and disciplines. Background and Contributions The Quote and Its Meaning In the quote, “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced,” Kierkegaard… Read More »Life is not a problem to be solved

          Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so. Stuart Mill

          Ask yourself whether you are happy

            John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) was an influential English philosopher, economist, and political theorist. Born in London, he emerged as a prominent figure during the 19th century, advocating for individual liberty, utilitarianism, and social reform. His works continue to shape modern thought and ethical discourse. Background and Contributions The Quote and Its Meaning In his autobiography,… Read More »Ask yourself whether you are happy

            Man differs from other animals in one very important respect, and that is that he has some desires which are, so to speak, infinite, which can never be fully gratified, and which would keep him restless even in Paradise. Bertrand Russell

            Man differs from other animals in one very important respect

              Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS (1872–1970), was a British mathematician, philosopher, and public intellectual. His influence extended across mathematics, logic, set theory, and various areas of analytic philosophy. Born on May 18, 1872, in Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales, Russell made significant contributions to the development of modern philosophy and critical thinking. Russell’s… Read More »Man differs from other animals in one very important respect

              Happiness is that feeling you get right before you need more happiness. Don Draper

              Happiness is that feeling

                Don Draper, portrayed by Jon Hamm, is a fictional character and the central figure in the acclaimed AMC television series Mad Men (2007–2015). Created by Matthew Weiner, Draper epitomizes the charismatic yet enigmatic creative director at the fictional Manhattan advertising firm Sterling Cooper. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, where personal… Read More »Happiness is that feeling

                It's not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. Charles Spurgeon, English Preacher

                It’s not how much we have

                  Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) was an influential English Particular Baptist preacher whose eloquence and unwavering faith left an indelible mark on Christian communities worldwide. Background and Preaching Career The Meaning Behind the Quote “It’s not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” Resources