"There is no such thing as static happiness.……" — John Updike

"There is no such thing as static happiness. Happiness is a mixed thing, a thing compounded of sacrifices, and losses, and betrayals."

— John Updike

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Once the curtain is raised, the actor is ceases to belong to himself. He belongs to his character, to his… — Sarah Bernhardt
As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. — Josh Billings
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. — William Blake
I have never known a more vulgar expression of betrayal and deceit. — Lucien Bouchard
The fear really hits you. That's what you feel first. And then it's the anger and frustration. Part of the… — Charles Bronson
I like animals because they are not consciously cruel and don't betray each other. — Taylor Caldwell
I have been constantly betrayed and deceived all my life. — Taylor Caldwell
You want to believe that there's one relationship in life that's beyond betrayal. A relationship that's beyond that kind of… — Caleb Carr
Love is whatever you can still betray. Betrayal can only happen if you love. — John le Carre
Film seems to be a medium designed for betrayal and violence. — Nick Cave
Maybe I wanted to hear it so badly that my ears betrayed my mind in order to secure my heart. — Margaret Cho
Muhammad is more human, more self-doubting, even self-tortured at times. His story is full of adventure, intrigue, betrayal. — Deepak Chopra

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