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Quote by Peter McWilliams
I see nothing wrong with the human trait to desire. In fact, I con

I see nothing wrong with the human trait to desire. In fact, I consider it integral to our success mechanism. Becoming attached to what we desire is what causes the trouble. If you must have it in order to be happy, then you are denying the happiness of the here and now. – Peter McWilliams

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To the degree were not living our dreams, our comfort zone has more control of us than we have over ourselves. – Peter McWilliams

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Guilt is anger directed at ourselves – at what we did or did not do. Resentment is anger directed at others – at what they did or did not do. – Peter McWilliams

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That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. – James Thomson

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I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition. – Martha Washington

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