Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one's powers and talents.


No Easy Victories (ed. HarperCollins Publishers, 1968)

John W. Gardner Quotes

Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one's powers and talents.

Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one's powers and talents.

Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one's powers and talents.

Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one's powers and talents.