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Quote by Samuel Johnson
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be

We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself. – Samuel Johnson

Other quotes by Samuel Johnson

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

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Friendship
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Samuel Johnson
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I am sorry I have not learnt to play at cards. It is very useful in life: it generates kindness, and consolidates society. – Samuel Johnson

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Sports :: Poker
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Samuel Johnson
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If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair. – Samuel Johnson

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Friendship
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Other Quotes from
Happiness
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Is anyone serious about the politics of happiness? David Cameron dipped a toe in the water, using the word lightly, but denying the hard policies it implies. Labour shies away from it, but should take up the challenge. – Polly Toynbee

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Happiness

Aye, Im tellin ye, happiness is one of the few things in this world that doubles every time you share it with someone else. – Harry Lauder

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Happiness

I dont know why my smile has become a signature pose. I think its a nice change. I think people want to see happiness, so a smile is what can bring that. I didnt make it my trademark on purpose. – Arizona Muse

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Happiness

Unhappiness is something we are never taught about we are taught to expect happiness, but never a Plan B to use to use when the happiness doesnt arrive. – Doug Coupland

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Happiness

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I believe that the capacity that any organisation needs is for leadership to appear anywhere it is needed, when it is needed. – Margaret J. Wheatley

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Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind. – Patañjali

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