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" It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. "
Thomas Jefferson
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" There is only one way to achieve happiness on this terrestrial ball, and that is to have either a clear conscience or none at all. "
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" The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation. "
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" For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness. "
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" We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve. "
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" Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion. "
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" There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool. "
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" There's no greater source of happiness than giving yourself to other people. "
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" The mantra that you're given in Transcendental Meditation you keep to yourself. The reason being, true happiness is not out there, true happiness lies within. "
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" If you have easy self-contentment, you might have a very, very cheap source of happiness. "
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" I am not happy, and the quest for happiness as a principal objective is not part of my world. Of course, ever since I can remember, I have done what I felt like doing. "
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" Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none. "
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" Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by itself. "
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" Not every vacation is equal. And theory - the idea that vacations should increase happiness - doesn't always translate to reality. "
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" Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. "
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" Happiness is a how; not a what. A talent, not an object. "
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" I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy. "
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" None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important. "
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" Life's greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved. "
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" I enjoy being happy every day, and hopefully you can hear my happiness in my music. Life is beautiful. "
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" I sincerely believe... that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. "
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" I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever. "
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