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Samuel Johnson

There is nothing, Sir, too little for so little a creature as man. It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery and as much happiness as possible.

Samuel Johnson

Happiness

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Samuel Johnson is saying that humans are small and limited, so paying attention to small details is important. By focusing on these little things, we can learn how to reduce suffering and increase happiness in life.

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