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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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Change
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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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Freedom
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When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldnt play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again. – Hugo Black

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Youve got to ask! Asking is, in my opinion, the worlds most powerful – and neglected – secret to success and happiness. – Percy Ross

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Sitting behind the bench at games is the hardest thing Ive ever had to go through because basketball is really most of my happiness. So when I cant go out there and exert energy and have fun and things like that, it kind of puts everything else into perspective. – Chris Webber

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Looking back on a happy life, one realizes that one was not happy all the time. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Happiness is working with Jack Lemmon. – Billy Wilder

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