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It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek

It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek it first. The very first condition of lasting happiness is that a life should be full of purpose, aiming at something outside self. – Hugo Black

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The Framers of the Constitution knew that free speech is the friend of change and revolution. But they also knew that it is always the deadliest enemy of tyranny. – Hugo Black

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Criticism of government finds sanctuary in several portions of the 1st Amendment. It is part of the right of free speech. It embraces freedom of the press. – Hugo Black

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There are people who can do all fine and heroic things but one – keep from telling their happiness to the unhappy. – Mark Twain

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We are seldom happy with what we now have, but would go to pieces if we lost any part of it. – Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook, 1960

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Its obvious, but perhaps worth saying, that happiness has virtually nothing to do with the state of your intellect. – Daniel Keys Moran

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Vegas means comedy, tragedy, happiness and sadness all at the same time. – Artie Lange

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