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" It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back. "

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" The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions - the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment. "

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" Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. "

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" True happiness... is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. "

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