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Old 04-19-2010, 09:04 AM
 
Location: Log home in the Appalachians
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Wisdom is divided into two parts: (a) having a great deal to say, and (b) not saying it...
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Old 04-19-2010, 09:18 AM
 
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"The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances."
I am a living witness cause I have been happy amidst misery before
"Your attitude determines your altitude."
"As a man or woman thinks in heart, so is he or she."
Perspective sets reality.
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Old 04-19-2010, 12:09 PM
 
Location: Abilene, Texas
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"The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances."
I totally agree! Bad things are going to happen at times but if we keep having a positive attitude anyway it makes things much better.
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Old 04-19-2010, 01:54 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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if you can't use your left arm, be glad you have a right one !!!!! lol!!
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Old 04-19-2010, 06:43 PM
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I don't entirely agree. If we're talking about middle class Americans, yes, cheer up.

But some people have miserable circumstances, think 3rd world, abused children, people put in jail in other countries for religious beliefs or free speech.
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