Happiness Quote by Knut Hamsun
““an overexertion to which one is driven by inner content is easy to bear.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Growth of the Soil, Knut Hamsun, 1910
Inner satisfaction makes hard work feel manageable.
In simple terms: Passion eases effort.
Key Takeaway
Find purpose to sustain effort.
Themes
purpose
effort
inner drive
resilience
Mood
motivational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- physical training
- career challenges
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your hard work?
- How can you cultivate inner content?
A Different Perspective
Without genuine passion, effort can become exhausting and meaningless.
![“I imagined I had discovered a new word. I rise up in bed and say, "It is not in the language; I have discovered it. 'Kuboa.' It has letters as a word has. By the benign God, Man you have discovered a word!... 'Kuboa' ... a word of profound import. [...] Some minutes pass over, and I wax nervous…” quote by Knut Hamsun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd0/knut-hamsun-1203_language_i-imagined-i-had-discovered-a-new-word-i_170312.jpg)
