Quote by Hugo Black
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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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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History
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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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Happiness
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Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one’s self? – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Michael has a connection with children, just like Mickey Mouse does, and he brings happiness to them, and joy. – Jermaine Jackson

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Happiness

When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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To me, the most important thing is happiness. – Sheryl Swoopes

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I can be very polite, but Ive found that doesnt always get a result. You have got to bang and thump tables. – Joy Baluch

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Islam teaches tolerance, not hatred universal brotherhood, not enmity peace, and not violence. – Pervez Musharraf

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Peace

The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware. – Henry Miller

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Life

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you dont. – Pete Seeger

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Education