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It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish.

Robert Herrick

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Robert Herrick
Age: 83 †
Born: 1591
Born: August 24
Died: 1674
Died: October 12
Poet
Writer
London
England
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Greatest
Great
Takes
Men
Open
Feat
Alive
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Interest
Wit
Happiness
Pursuit
Happy
Accomplish
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