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Few persons realize how much of their happiness, such as it is, is dependent upon their work.

John Burroughs

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John Burroughs
Age: 83 †
Born: 1837
Born: April 3
Died: 1921
Died: March 29
Essayist
Naturalist
Writer
Delaware County
New York
Persons
Work
Much
Dependent
Realize
Realizing
Happiness
Upon

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