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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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Poetry
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Herbert Spencer
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Happiness
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It was physically difficult, adjusting to wheelchair life, but I remember a great relief and happiness that I was finally getting somewhere, finding musicians to work with that were sympathetic. – Robert Wyatt

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Happiness

Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness, which this world affords. – William Samuel Johnson

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Happiness

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

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Happiness

I hump the wild to take it all in, there is no bag limit on happiness. – Ted Nugent

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Happiness

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Id never had money growing up, and its never been that important to me, except maybe to take our kids on a nice vacation or something like that. – Harlan Coben

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Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. – John F. Kennedy

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