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" You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. "

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" The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. "

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" To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness. Though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless. "

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" Happiness and suffering are feelings - parts of our mind - and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering, we must improve our understanding of the mind. "

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