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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. – Thomas Jefferson

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The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses. – Thomas Jefferson

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If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. – Thomas Jefferson

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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. – George Mason

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When you’re really happy, the birds chirp and the sun shines even on cold dark winter nights — and flowers will bloom on a barren land. – Terri Guillemets

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According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people but it is always your own happiness you seek. – John Buchanan Robinson

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It is not happiness until you capture it and store it out of the reach of time. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Mendacity is a system that we live in. Liquor is one way out an deaths the other. – Tennessee Williams

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To be alone and to be drunk with your own aloneness is what meditation is all about. – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

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But more impressive than the facts and figures as to height, width, age, etc., are the entrancing beauty and tranquility that pervade the forest, the feelings of peace, awe and reverence that it inspires. – George McDonald, Dollarwise Guide to California and Las Vegas, 1983, about Muir

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