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Joseph Addison

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Hope

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To feel truly happy, a person needs to have a meaningful activity to keep them engaged, a person or thing they care deeply about, and a positive expectation for the future. These three elements give life purpose, connection, and motivation.

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