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Quote by John Dryden
For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect

For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect of a distant good. – John Dryden

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For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs only to be seen. – John Dryden

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Seek not to know what must not be reveal, for joy only flows where fate is most concealed. A busy person would find their sorrows much more if future fortunes were known before! – John Dryden

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Tis so much joy! Tis so much joy! If I should fail, what poverty! And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw; Have gained! Yes! Hesitated so this side the victory! – Emily Dickinson

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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 – Bible

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He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy. But he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in Eternitys sunrise. – William Blake

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Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. – William Congreve

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If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results. – Jack Dixon

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