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Happiness is for those who don't really need it. So I can live without happiness.

Edward de Bono

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Edward de Bono
Age: 88 †
Born: 1933
Born: May 19
Died: 2021
Died: June 9
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
Republic of Malta
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
Live
Without
Need
Needs
Really
Happiness

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