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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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One can endure sorrow alone, but it takes two to be glad. – Elbert Hubbard

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One joy scatters a hundred grieves. – Chinese Proverb

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

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