Meaning of the word "happy is he that is happy in his children" in English
What does "happy is he that is happy in his children" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
happy is he that is happy in his children
US /ˈhæpi ɪz hi ðæt ɪz ˈhæpi ɪn hɪz ˈtʃɪldrən/
UK /ˈhæpi ɪz hiː ðæt ɪz ˈhæpi ɪn hɪz ˈtʃɪldrən/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a parent's happiness and success are deeply tied to the well-being and character of their children
Example:
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Seeing his daughter graduate top of her class, he realized that happy is he that is happy in his children.
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He lived a simple life, but happy is he that is happy in his children, and his sons were all honorable men.