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" Although Freud said happiness is composed of love and work, reality often forces us to choose love or work. "

Letty Cottin Pogrebin

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" I am deeply grateful for the concern of all those who constantly prayed for my happiness. "

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" Genuine happiness comes from within, and often it comes in spontaneous feelings of joy. "

" Democracy rests upon two pillars: one, the principle that all men are equally entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and the other, the conviction that such equal opportunity will most advance civilization. "

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