Happiness," said he, "must be something solid and permanent, without fear and without uncertainty. - Samuel Johnson

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Selfishness of the stable or rigid sort is as a rule more bitterly resented than the more fickle variety, chiefly, no doubt, because, having more continuity and purpose, it is more formidable.

Samuel Johnson

Happiness," said he, "must be something solid and permanent, without fear and without uncertainty.

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

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Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

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He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

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Our aspirations are our possibilities.

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Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.

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I lived an idyllic 'Huckleberry Finn' life in a tiny town. Climbing trees. Tagging after brothers. Happy. Barefoot on my pony. It was 'To Kill a Mockingbird'-esque.

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Philosophy is a more intense sort of experience than common life is, just as pure and subtle music, heard in retirement, is something keener and more intense than the howling of storms or the rumble of cities.

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I know the action in the street is exciting, but Jesus between all the bleeding and fighting I've been reading and writing.

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