Cheerful Quote by Anonymous
“Don’t fail through defects of temper and over-sensitiveness at moments of trial. One of the great helps to success is to be cheerful; to go to work with a full sense of life; to be determined to put hindrances out of the way; to prevail over them and to get the mastery. Above all things else, be cheerful; there is no beatitude for the despairing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Guidance, 1905
Cheerfulness and determination are essential to overcoming adversity; despair lacks virtue.
In simple terms: Stay cheerful and determined to master obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Adopt optimism and resolve in trials.
Themes
resilience
optimism
determination
Mood
encouraging
serious
Type
ethical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- personal crisis
- team leadership
- exam preparation
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
psychology of happiness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay positive while acknowledging hardship?
- What strategies help maintain determination?
A Different Perspective
Excessive cheerfulness can mask genuine emotional needs.
![“It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband…” quote by Audrey Hepburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/audrey-hepburn-1706_apartment_it-s-sad-if-people-think-that-s-homemaki_83485.jpg)
