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Gilbert White discovered the formula for complete happiness, but he died before making the announcement, leaving it for me to do so. It is to be very busy with the unimportant.
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I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen. O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!
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In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.
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I have to write a first draft with a fountain pen before I type it up as a second.
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Whatever excites you, go do it. Whatever drains you, stop doing it.
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My personal life absolutely goes down the drain when I start working; that's something that I'm incapable of doing.
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Allen's Law of Civilization: It is better for civilization to be going down the drain than to be coming up it.
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Activity without purpose is the drain of your life
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Hold us accountable. There's no accountability in Washington. Drain the swamp.
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One of the very best ways to keep in touch with your own ups and downs is to keep track of what activities energize you and which drain you - on a regular basis.
