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We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to ke
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"We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson speaks to the human condition of pursuing happiness. We are often persuaded that joy is unattainable, yet we still intend to find it. Our company believe that others have found it, and this keeps us encouraged to continue searching for it ourselves. Johnson's quote suggests that we are all on a journey to find joy, and that we ought to never ever quit hope. It is a suggestion that even though we may not have discovered it yet, it is still possible to do so. We need to never stop believing that we can discover joy, which it is out there awaiting us. Johnson's quote is a reminder that we should never give up on our look for happiness, which it is worth the effort.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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