Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."

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The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet. – James Oppenheim

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Conceit spoils the finest genius.

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I was astounded at the passion and fire of the melody itself. I could not describe it then, nor can I now. Was it just his voice or something more tangible emerging from his very soul that could arouse such emotion in another person, and bring one's innermost thoughts to life?

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It sometimes happens that pleasure blows anywhere it damn well chooses.

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But I see nothing miraculous about it. Nothing makes one as healthy as happiness, and there is no greater happiness than making someone else happy. ― Stefan Zweig

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I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never see the stars. - Stephenie Meyer

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Give Happiness, Patience, kindness, and Care, and the PAIN goes away. Then only LOVE remains... ― Tsem Tulku Rinpoche

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Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.

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You make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing. – Kate Morton

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