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Quote by Herbert Spencer
Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained most

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources. – Herbert Spencer

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Old forms of government finally grow so oppressive that they must be thrown off even at the risk of reigns of terror. – Herbert Spencer

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Some of you read with me 40 years ago a portion of Aristotles Ethics, a selection of passages that describe his idea of happiness. You may not remember too well. – Charles Van Doren

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Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by. – Carl Sandburg

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That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. – Francis Hutcheson

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