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" You do the right thing even if it makes you feel bad. The purpose of life is not to be happy but to be worthy of happiness. "

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" Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels. "

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" Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity. "

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" There is only one passion, the passion for happiness. "

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" I think people really marry far too much; it is such a lottery after all, and for a poor woman a very doubtful happiness. "

" Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery. "

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" Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service. "

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" Desire is individual. Happiness is common. "

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" Fame isn't happiness, but success and being respected in your craft is worth fighting for. You've got to work hard to be noticed. "

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" The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. "

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