"Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass."
-Joseph Addison
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"Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.“
-Joseph Addison
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"I will indulge my sorrows, and give way to all the pangs and fury of despair."
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