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" Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. "

Norman Vincent Peale

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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. "

" The Divine of the Lord in heaven is love, for the reason that love is receptive of all things of heaven, such as peace, intelligence, wisdom and happiness. "

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