"Joy is a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters."
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"Every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success."
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"Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not."
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"He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes."
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"Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely."
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"Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace."
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"In my country we go to prison first and then become President."
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"I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."
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"I think, therefore I am ... not here."
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"I am alone; I am always alone no matter what."
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"Respect is one of life's greatest treasures. I mean, what does it all add up to if you don't have that?"
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"I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners."
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"For those who are poor in happiness, each time is a first time; happiness never becomes a habit."
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"Next to my husband and along with Marlon Brando, Yves Montand is the most attractive man I've ever met."
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"Work like there is someone working twenty-four hours a day to take it all away from you."
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"I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal."
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"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of."
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"Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody."
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"You use your money to buy privacy because during most of your life you aren't allowed to be normal."
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"Sometimes give your services for nothing."
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