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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. ↗

— James Madison

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A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. ↗

— James Madison

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Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness. ↗

— Bryant H. McGill

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I don't know exactly what covetise is, but in my experience it is not so much desiring someone else's virtue or happiness as rejecting it, taking offence at the beauty of it. ↗

— Marilynne Robinson

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Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. ↗

— David O. McKay

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Happiness is like a cloud, if you stare at it long enough, it evaporates. ↗

— Sarah McLachlan

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The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. ↗

— William Morris

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I can say that I never knew what joy was like until I gave up pursuing happiness, or cared to live until I chose to die. For these two discoveries I am beholden to Jesus. ↗

— Malcolm Muggeridge

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The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth. ↗

— Malcolm Muggeridge

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There is no worse sorrow than remembering happiness in the day of sorrow. ↗

— Alfred de Musset

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