--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We want everything. All the happiness…" description: "\"We want everything. All the happiness that earth and heaven are capable of bestowing. Creature comforts, and heart and soul comforts also; and, proud-s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08e/jerome-k-jerome-1155_arms_we-want-everything-all-the-happiness-tha_1513825.png" --- # We want everything. All the happiness that earth and… ![“We want everything. All the happiness that earth and heaven are capable of bestowing. Creature comforts, and heart and soul comforts also; and, proud-spirited beings that we are, we will not be put off with a part. Give us only everything, and we will be content. And, after all, Cinderella, you…” quote by Jerome K. Jerome](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08e/jerome-k-jerome-1155_arms_we-want-everything-all-the-happiness-tha_1513825.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08e/jerome-k-jerome-1155_arms_we-want-everything-all-the-happiness-tha_1513825.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/08e/jerome-k-jerome-1155_arms_we-want-everything-all-the-happiness-tha_1513825.png) > “We want everything. All the happiness that earth and heaven are capable of bestowing. Creature comforts, and heart and soul comforts also; and, proud-spirited beings that we are, we will not be put off with a part. Give us only everything, and we will be content. And, after all, Cinderella, you have had your day. Some little dogs never get theirs. You must not be greedy. You have KNOWN happiness. The palace was Paradise for those few months, and the Prince's arms were about you, Cinderella, the Prince's kisses on your lips; the gods themselves cannot take THAT from you.” [Jerome K. Jerome](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerome-k-jerome/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Desire for limitless happiness leads to greed; true contentment comes from appreciating what one already has. **In simple terms:** Too much desire creates dissatisfaction. Key Takeaway Practice gratitude and moderation. Themes contentment greed gratitude Mood contemplative hopeful Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal finance - relationships - spiritual practice - goal setting Key Concepts ethics psychology Questions to Reflect On - What does “everything” truly mean to you? - How can you find joy in limited resources? 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