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Quote by John Grierson
Some of us learned in a school of philosophy which taught that all

Some of us learned in a school of philosophy which taught that all was for the common good and nothing for oneself and have never, in any case, regarded the pursuit of happiness as anything other than an aberration of the human spirit. – John Grierson

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Such manifestations I account as representing the creative leadership of the new forces of thought and appreciation which attend changes in technological pattern and therefore of the pattern of human relationships in society. – John Grierson

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Leadership
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John Grierson
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The very effect of the education they were given… was to make men think and, thinking, they became less and less satisfied with the miserable pays they received. – John Grierson

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Education
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My personal view is that such total planning by the state is an absolute good and not simply a relative good… I do not myself think of the attitude I take as deriving from Marx – though this undoubtedly will be suggested – but from Fichte and Hegel. – John Grierson

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Attitude
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Happiness
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She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway. – Rob Thomas, “3A.M.”

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Happiness

When the honour is given to that scientist personally the happiness is sweet indeed. Science is, on the whole, an informal activity, a life of shirt sleeves and coffee served in beakers. – George Porter

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Happiness

Music is the refuge of souls ulcerated by happiness. – Emile M. Cioran

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Happiness

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. – James Openheim

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Happiness

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Coming out involves varying degrees of difficulty that are affected by class, race, religion, and geography. – Lance Loud

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Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving. Make every day a holiday and celebrate just living! – Amanda Bradley

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