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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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Since every man who lives is born to die, and none can boast sincere felicity, with equal mind, what happens, let us bear, nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care. – John Dryden

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Joys divided are increased. – Josiah Gilbert Holland

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The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it. – Michel de Montaigne

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

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One joy scatters a hundred grieves. – Chinese Proverb

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