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“The essence of romantic love is that wonderful beginning, after which sadness and impossibility may become the rule.”

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Book:A friend from England

Source: A friend from England

“True humor springs not more from the head than from the heart. It is not contempt; its essence is love. It issues not in laughter, but in still smiles, which lie far deeper.”

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Book:Critical and Miscellaneous Essays

Source: Critical and Miscellaneous Essays

“Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another.”

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Book:Marva Collins' Way

Source: Marva Collins' Way

“I think there is a serious corruption in the idea sold through advertising that you can attain spiritual peace through lifestyle and the notion of building your happiness from the outside-in by acquiring things . . . which if you think about it, is the essence of advertising”

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Author:Edward Norton

“Perhaps this sounds very simple, but simple things are always the most difficult. In actual life it requires the greatest discipline to be simple, and the acceptance of oneself is the essence of the moral problem and the epitome of a whole outlook upon life.”

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Book:Modern Man in Search of a Soul

Source: Modern Man in Search of a Soul

“I have learned from experience that happiness is an acquired skill. Children are one of the greatest lessons in happiness, constantly challenging us to enjoy the moment, as the next one will not be the same. Gratitude is essential to happiness. Every time our children rush up to us and smile, we have something to be happy about; every time we get out of bed and can take a deep breath and go out for a walk, we have something to be happy about-that is the essence of a happy existence. Happiness is a muscle we must use, or it will wither away.”

“A home is not a mere transient shelter: its essence lies in the personalities of the people who live in it.”

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Book:PREJUDICES A SELECTION

Source: PREJUDICES A SELECTION

“All moments of joy include an element of happiness. But not all moments of happiness include joy. Happiness often comes from drive reduction-avoidance of pain or the pursuit of pleasure for pleasure's sake. The essence of joy, on the other hand, is spirit.”

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Author:Laurel Mellin