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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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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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To overcome a fear, heres all you have to do: realize the fear is there, and do the action you fear anyway. – Peter McWilliams

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The laws against public nudity make no sense. The idea that Jerry Falwell can go topless while Cindy Crawford cannot is an absolute affront to logic, common sense and the 5000 year human struggle for aesthetic taste. – Peter McWilliams

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Happiness is not a brilliant climax to years of grim struggle and anxiety. It is a long succession of little decisions simply to be happy in the moment. – J. Donald Walters

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Little islands of human happiness, peace, and prosperity are so exceptional at this point in history that Im not even sure we can draw lessons from them. – P. J. ORourke

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The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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Although Freud said happiness is composed of love and work, reality often forces us to choose love or work. – Letty Cottin Pogrebin

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