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May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.
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All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.
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All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.
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If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.
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