Men seldom give pleasure when they are not pleased themselves. - Samuel Johnson

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The Buddhists say there are 121 states of consciousness. Of these, only three involve misery or suffering. Most of us spend our time moving back and forth between these three.

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Men seldom give pleasure when they are not pleased themselves.

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