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I believe that God gave us life for happiness, not misery.
"I believe that God gave us life for happiness, not misery."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Keller expresses a religious belief that joy belongs to the purpose of life. The surrounding passage acknowledges pain and the responsibility to extend happiness to others.
Key takeaway:
Make room for joy without denying life’s difficulties.
Origin of the quote
The Open Door (1957), collected Keller prose.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe published collection contains the sentence with Certainly at its opening. This verifies her use, not a universal theological conclusion.
