L.m. MontgomeryThe little things of life, sweet and excellent in their place, must not be the things lived for; the highest must be sought and followed; the life of heaven must be begun here on earth.
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The little things of life, sweet and excellent in their place, must not be the things lived for; the highest must be sought and followed; the life of heaven must be begun here on earth. Life is full of little pleasures that are perfectly delightful in their context, but when they are overused or become the only thing that matters it can become very tedious. The idea is that when you seek out the highest things in life, when you pursue excellence, the quality of your experience increases. It is much easier to live when you are constantly striving for something better than what is in front of you.
Source: Anne Of The Island
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