A Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.

Henry David Thoreau : American philosopher & naturalist, writer of Walden
Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
 
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about 1 month later
mersoleil said

Of  course I like this quote…and speaking of butterflies..waht a thrill one day I had one fly & sit in my hand for a few moments….precious for sure…Don't know why …but thoght of Forrest Gump…has to smile or he would have a smirk on his face…you know the one about life is like a box of chocolates:)…..Guys…I'm tired & giddy…sober…nightcaps anyone??

about 1 month later
mersoleil said

Upon reading this quote again…and remembering the special “gift” ot the butterfly…sittin on my hand…caught “unaware”…what more is there to say??

3 months later
Madeline said

This quote is really something to live by. We are chasing things our whole lives. Thinking, this one thing will make me happy, this one movie or new car. But when we sit back and enjoy what we have and who we have in our lives, then we find  true happiness.

3 months later
Madeline said

This quote is really something to live by. We are chasing things our whole lives. Thinking, this one thing will make me happy, this one movie or new car. But when we sit back and enjoy what we have and who we have in our lives, then we find  true happiness.