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Quote by Samuel Johnson
Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief hap

Hope itself is a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords; but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain. – Samuel Johnson

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Pleasure that is obtained by unreasonable and unsuitable cost, must always end in pain. – Samuel Johnson

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Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness, of captivity, would, without this comfort, be insupportable. – Samuel Johnson

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I hope the fans have enjoyed listening as much as Ive enjoyed doing the games. I dont ever go to the park where I dont have a good day. I dont like losing. But I dont think I ever go to the park where I have a bad day. I dont think once. – Bob Uecker

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If you live through the initial stage of fame and get past it, and remember thats not who you are. If you live past that, then you have a hope of maybe learning how to spell the word artist. – Patrick Swayze

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Whiskeys to tough, Champagne costs too much, Vodka puts my mouth in gear. I hope this refrain, Will help me explain, As a matter of fact, I like beer. – Tom T. Hall

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Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to go and get insulted. – Sammy Davis, Jr.

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