In fact no one recognizes the happiest moment in their lives when they are having it. It may well be that, in a moment of joy, one might sincerely believe that they are living that golden instant “now,” even having lived in such a moment before, but whatever they say, in one part of their hearts they still believe in the certainty of a happier moment to come. If a person is happy enough to think he has reached the happiness moment of his life, he will be hopeful enough to believe his future will be just as beautiful, more so.
–Orhan Pamuk. The Museum of Innocence.
Love the photos and the thoughts on happiness. Reminds me of that song, “The best is yet to come.”
Now I’ve got a nice Sinatra ditty in my head!
I like this, and years ago I remember reading a book by Francoise Sagan (A Certain Smile) in which she wrote “Happiness is a flat plain without landmarks”…..registering the sad points much more readily- now I think that surely depends on your mindset!!
Oh, I like Sagan! Thanks for the quotation. I’ve always been a fan of the plains.
I love this