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William Samuel Johnson

Hope is itself a species of happiness, and, perhaps, the chief happiness, which this world affords.

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Johnson suggests that feeling hopeful is a unique form of happiness that stands out from other kinds. He believes that among all the things that bring joy in life, hope might be the most important and valuable.

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