Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort.
Meaning of the quote
Life isn't about making big, heroic sacrifices or doing huge, important tasks. Instead, it's all the small, everyday things that really matter. Things like smiling at others, being kind, and doing small favors regularly are what keep us happy and make our lives comfortable.
About Humphry Davy
Sir Humphry Davy was a renowned British chemist and inventor who made groundbreaking discoveries, such as isolating several elements and inventing the Davy lamp. He also experimented with nitrous oxide, which he nicknamed “laughing gas”, and recognized its potential as an anesthetic. Davy’s contributions to science were widely recognized, and he received numerous prestigious accolades during his lifetime.
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