Happiness Quote by Robertson Davies Download Open image “The nature of happiness is such that happiness retreats the more intensely you pursue it.” — Robertson Davies ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.0 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Happiness Happiness Happiness Happiness Retreats Intensely Pursue Motivational Nature Nature Happiness Pursue Retreat Retreats Intensely
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“...the irrational will have its say, perhaps because 'irrational' is the wrong word for it.” — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
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Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it. — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
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