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he began to think—as you or I would have thought at first; for it is always the person not in the predicament who knows what ought to have been done in it, and would unquestionably have done it, too—at
Observers have more objective view of things and can see a bigger picture than the one involved
But, they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time; and when they faded, and looked happier yet in the bright sprinklings of the Spirit’s torch at parting,
What does it take to lead a good content life? Even without life’s luxuries and comfort, a good life is possible. Happiness lies in genuine connection - to people, to your art, to yourself. Do we really require lives to be comfortable and easy at all times?
