Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life

Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates. – Jean de la Bruyere

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Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy nor fear them. – Thomas Traherne

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