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Happiness

By Anonymous
"If you want happiness for an hour
-take a nap.

If you want happiness for a day
-go fishing.

If you want happiness for a month
-get married.

If you want happiness for a year
-inherit a fortune.

If you want happiness for a lifetime
-help others."

Chinese Proverb

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