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Quote by James Thomson
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the

That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. – James Thomson

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I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence? – James Thomson

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More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. – James Thomson

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Happiness
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I have kids and I want to have a long life and there are certain things that are conducive to that and certain things that arent. Ive opted for the road of happiness and long life. – Ethan Suplee

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It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness poverty and wealth have both failed. – Kin Hubbard

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Happiness

I think the key to happiness is allowing ourselves to not feel bad or guilty for feeling it, and letting it be contagious. And to not be dependent on other people to create your own happiness. – Brittany Murphy

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I am happy as happiness goes, for a woman who has so many memories and who lives the lonely life of an actress. – Lillie Langtry

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I have always been on the side of the heretics, against those who burned them, because the heretics so often turned out to be right….Dead, but right. – Edward R. Murrow

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Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well. – John Greenleaf Whittier

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Riding: The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. – Author Unknown

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I thought I was going to be killed. The casualties were so heavy, it was just a given. I learned to take each day, each mission, as it came. Thats an attitude Ive carried into my professional life. I take each case, each job, as it comes. – Elliot Richardson

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Attitude