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" Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length. "

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" To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless. "

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" Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. "

" Surveillance cameras might reduce crime - even though the evidence here is mixed - but no studies show that they result in greater happiness of everyone involved. "

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