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“So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We…” quote by Dalai Lama — Download Open image

“So the first step in seeking happiness is learning. We first have to learn how negative emotions and behaviors are harmful to us and how positive emotions are helpful.”

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Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned or worn.

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Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.

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The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions.

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The art of happiness is to serve all, and all shall serve you.

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