I wanted color. I wanted to soar with happiness even if it meant dealing with the weight of fear and guilt, too. I wanted to live. ― Heather Anastasiu

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Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad. ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation! ― Jane Austen

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True happiness is found by living in the present moment.

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Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want. _ Alan Cohen

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Happiness does not come from without, it comes from within ― Helen Keller

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I often surprise myself by saying, ‘Wow, this is it. I guess I’m happy. I got a home I love. A career that I love. I’m even feeling more and more at peace with myself.’ If there’s something else to happiness, let me know. I’m ambitious for that too. — Harrison Ford

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There are as many styles of beauty as there are visions of happiness.

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Life has a much bigger plan for you. Happiness is part of that plan. Health is part of that plan. Stability is part of that plan. Constant struggle is not.

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The wise man does not discriminate; he gathers all the shreds of light, from wherever they may come.

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