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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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Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions. – Samuel Johnson

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If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. – Samuel Johnson

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Hope is the most exciting thing in life and if you honestly believe that love is out there, it will come. And even if it doesnt come straight away there is still that chance all through your life that it will. – Josh Hartnett

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A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day. – Proverb

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Our shared conservative values, our belief in the individual is the great hope of our nation. – Rick Perry

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You want to play another kind of character in another genre, and its been something Ive been trying to do if I can in the career so far, and its something I hope to continue because its interesting to me and you get to do different things as an actor. – Keanu Reeves

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