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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the m

Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another. – Ambrose Bierce

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Mammalia, n.pl. A family of vertebrate animals whose females in a state of nature suckle their young, but when civilized and enlightened put them out to nurse, or use the bottle. – Ambrose Bierce

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Society
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Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable. – Ambrose Bierce

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Fear
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The greatest gift we give to someone who loves us is simply to be happy. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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I come before you to declare that my sex are entitled to the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. – Victoria Woodhull

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An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves. – Lydia M. Child

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Happiness is dependent on self-discipline. We are the biggest obstacles to our own happiness. It is much easier to do battle with society and with others than to fight our own nature. – Dennis Prager

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I think there is a new awareness in this 21st century that design is as important to where and how we live as it is for museums, concert halls and civic buildings. – Daniel Libeskind

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Assent — and you are sane — , demur — youre straightway dangerous — , and handled with a Chain — . – Emily Dickinson

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