# XLV explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

A brief chapter reflecting on the nature of contentment, suggesting that the highest form is found in approving another's success.

## Key lines

> The highest and rarest form of contentment is approval of the success of another.

The most elevated and uncommon type of satisfaction comes from celebrating someone else's achievements.

_This aphorism presents a moral ideal about selflessness and joy in others' success._

## Links

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