Quote by Edith Wharton
If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good t

If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time. – Edith Wharton

Other quotes by Edith Wharton

People pay for what they do, and still more, for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it simply: by the lives they lead. – Edith Wharton

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Karma
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There is too much sour grapes for my taste in the present American attitude. The time to denounce the bankers was when we were all feeding off their gold plate; not now! At present they have not only my sympathy but my preference. They are the last representatives of our native industries. – Edith Wharton

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Banks / Banking
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They seemed to come suddenly upon happiness as if they had surprised a butterfly in the winter woods. – Edith Wharton

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

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Happiness

Its enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back. – Adrian Grenier

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Happiness

Money may not buy happiness, but it can damn well give it! – Freddie Mercury

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Happiness

I have my moments. Ever since I was a boy, I never was someone who was at ease with happiness. Too often I embrace introspection and self-doubt. I wish I could embrace the good things. – Hugh Laurie

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Happiness

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Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity. – Natalie Clifford Barney

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The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between mens and womens earnings for the same work. – Sandra Day OConnor

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