Man's Pursuit of Happiness: Dr. Samuel Johnson's Philosophical View in Rasselas |
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Page 93
... living that made him happy . Happiness lies not in wealth , but in the way in which we manage our living . In Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield , when the vicar became bankrupt , he said to his children : " We are now poor , my fondlings ...
... living that made him happy . Happiness lies not in wealth , but in the way in which we manage our living . In Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield , when the vicar became bankrupt , he said to his children : " We are now poor , my fondlings ...
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... living lies in the promotion of all men's living condition ; the meaning of life lies in the creation of the universal succeeding life . ” It is a man's duty to do , to act , and to create . He is doing and acting not only for the ...
... living lies in the promotion of all men's living condition ; the meaning of life lies in the creation of the universal succeeding life . ” It is a man's duty to do , to act , and to create . He is doing and acting not only for the ...
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... living . In his letter to Boswell dated Sep. 7 , 1782 , he admonished him : Begin your new course of life with the ... living always ends in debt . And a man living in debt is always miserable . Good management of one's income is also ...
... living . In his letter to Boswell dated Sep. 7 , 1782 , he admonished him : Begin your new course of life with the ... living always ends in debt . And a man living in debt is always miserable . Good management of one's income is also ...
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