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The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greates

The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong. – Jeremy Bentham

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The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living creature. Let but one tenth part of the inhabitants of the earth pursue it consistently, and in a days time they will have turned it into a Hell. – Jeremy Bentham

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Why does watching a dog be a dog fill one with happiness? – Jonathan Safran Foer

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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. – James Madison

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My mum brought me up to think that personal happiness is more important than your family. – Gail Porter

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Dont walk in front of me, I may not follow. Dont walk behind me, I may not lead. There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. – George Sand

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