Quote by Francis Bacon
There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool. – Francis Bacon

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Nakedness is uncomely, as well in mind as body, and it addeth no small reverence to mens manners and actions if they be not altogether open. Therefore set it down: That a habit of secrecy is both politic and moral. – Francis Bacon

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The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energies. – Walter Annenberg

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Clothes are my drug. I love Camden market – I have so many vintage pieces from there its unbelievable. Clothes are really important to me, they give me that feeling of happiness. I love being a bit free with it all and not giving myself rules. – Kaya Scodelario

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Getting pregnant wasnt easy, and I found that devastating. I really beat myself up for waiting so long when Id always wanted children and family had been the basis of my happiness my whole life. – Emily Procter

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What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life. – Leo Buscaglia

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