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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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In my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended for serving the purpose that the Founding Fathers saw so clearly. – Hugo Black

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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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Happiness is good health and a bad memory. – Ingrid Bergman

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Just as a cautious businessman avoids investing all his capital in one concern, so wisdom would probably admonish us also not to anticipate all our happiness from one quarter alone. – Sigmund Freud

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Isn’t it cool when the days that are supposed to feel good, actually do? – Jim Carrey

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Just stop for a minute and youll realize youre happy just being. I think its the pursuit that screws up happiness. If we drop the pursuit, its right here. – James Hillman

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