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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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Those who have never entered upon scientific pursuits know not a tithe of the poetry by which they are surrounded. – Herbert Spencer

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Society exists for the benefit of its members, not the members for the benefit of society. – Herbert Spencer

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The word happiness would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. – Carl Jung

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As long as you are being true to yourself, you will always find happiness. – Amber Riley

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With respect to the first of these obstacles, it has often been made a matter of grave complaint against Political Economists, that they confine their attention to Wealth, and disregard all consideration of Happiness or Virtue. – Nassau William Senior

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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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