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    How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ;
    And how with the longest day enjoy!
    [Lat., Quam vellem longas tecum requiescere noctes,
    Et tecum longos pervigilare dies.]

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The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do.

The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do.

by James M. Barrie Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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Whether with Reason, or with Instinct blest,
Know, all enjoy that pow'r which suits them best.

Whether with Reason, or with Instinct blest,
Know, all enjoy that pow'r which suits them best.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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Who can enjoy alone?
Or all enjoying what contentment find?

Who can enjoy alone?
Or all enjoying what contentment find?

by John Milton Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word "satiety.".

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word "satiety.".

by Francis Quarles Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
[Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.]

A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
[Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.]

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It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes read more

It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.

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Philosophers are capable of almost endless enjoyment of mutual misunderstanding.

Philosophers are capable of almost endless enjoyment of mutual misunderstanding.

by Lyman Bryson Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.

If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.

by Katharine Hepburn Found in: Enjoyment Quotes,
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I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be
described.
[Fr., Je l'ai toujours dit read more

I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be
described.
[Fr., Je l'ai toujours dit et senti, la veritable jouissance ne
se decrit point.]

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