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John Dryden

Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is with thoughts of what may be.

Happiness

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People are unique in how they spoil their present joy by worrying about future possibilities. Instead of enjoying what currently exists, they let their minds create unnecessary problems that harm their happiness.

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