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" Chaos is the first condition. Order is the first law. Continuity is the first reflection. Quietude is the first happiness. "
James Stephens
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" To attain happiness in another world we need only to believe something, while to secure it in this world we must do something. "
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" It is the true duty of every man to promote the happiness of his fellow creatures to the utmost of his power. "
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" People say America is exceptional. I agree, but it's not the complexion of our skin or the twists in our DNA that make us unique. America is exceptional because we were founded upon the notion that everyone should be free to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. "
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" The secret of happiness is: Find something more important than you are and dedicate your life to it. "
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" A wise woman never yields by appointment. It should always be an unforeseen happiness. "
Stendhal
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" Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all. "
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" For Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness. "
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" No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace. "
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" In every human society, there is an effort continually tending to confer on one part the height of power and happiness, and to reduce the other to the extreme of weakness and misery. The intent of good laws is to oppose this effort and to diffuse their influence universally and equally. "
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" It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness. "
Herbie Hancock
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" To work is nothing; the king on his throne, the priest kneeling before the Holy Altar, all people in all places had to work, but no person at all need be a servant. "
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" Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled. "
Benjamin Spock
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" To have the sense of creative activity is the great happiness and the great proof of being alive. "
Matthew Arnold
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" An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness. "
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" The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions. "
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" Happiness is neither without us nor within us. It is in God, both without us and within us. "
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" Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether you let it affect you or not. "
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" Why love if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore; only the life I have lived. The pain now is part of the happiness then. "
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" An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves. "
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" And one who is just of his own free will shall not lack for happiness; and he will never come to utter ruin. "
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" There is no excellence without labor. One cannot dream oneself into either usefulness or happiness. "
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" Money can be a reflection of our perceptions of power, self-esteem, personal history, fears, and happiness. "
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" I've always been able to transform happiness and pain and sorrow and tears into positive energy. "
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" Of how much real happiness we cheat our souls by preferring a trifle to God! We have a general intention of living religion; but we intend to begin tomorrow or next year. The present moment we prefer giving to the world. "
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" You believe happiness to be derived from the place in which once you have been happy, but in truth it is centered in ourselves. "
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" It is a curious sensation: the sort of pain that goes mercifully beyond our powers of feeling. When your heart is broken, your boats are burned: nothing matters any more. It is the end of happiness and the beginning of peace. "
George Bernard Shaw
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" Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you. "
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" Action may not bring happiness but there is no happiness without action. "
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" The music is the message, the message is the music. So that's my little ministry that the Big Man upstairs gave to me - a little ministry called love and happiness. "
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