[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible.

Jane Austen
[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness...
[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness...
[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness...
[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness...
About This Quote

This quote is by the famous American writer Mark Twain. He said, “It is well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible.” This quote is about having multiple sources of happiness. Some people are happy when they are in love while others aren’t happy unless they are making money or doing something else that brings them joy.

Source: Northanger Abbey

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