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" The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number. "

William Dean Howells

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" Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles. "

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" Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don't set any condition. "

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" Lovers who love truly do not write down their happiness. "

" If you are happy, you can give happiness. If you don't love yourself and if you are unhappy with yourself, you can't give anything else but that. "

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" Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss. "

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