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Such happiness is relative and is better called pleasure or satisfaction.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
Writer
Relative
Satisfaction
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Pleasure
Happiness
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