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    Priestly was the first (unless it was Becarria) who taught my
    lips to pronounce this sacred truth--that the greatest happiness
    of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and
    legislation.

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One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any read more

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist. Victor Hugo -Diogenes Laertius.

by Diogenes Laertius Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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It was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving but like morning light it scattered the read more

It was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.

by George Sand Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but read more

There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he who thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool.

by C. C. Colton Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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There is no point to samba if it doesn't make you smile.

There is no point to samba if it doesn't make you smile.

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My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.

My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.

by Clara Schumann Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

by Aristotle Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed.

It is pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness; poverty and wealth have both failed.

by Kin Hubbard Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

by George Washington Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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