Quotation by

Samuel Johnson

We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.

Samuel Johnson

Hope

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People tend to hold on to the idea that happiness exists somewhere, even if they are not sure it does. This belief helps them stay hopeful that they can eventually find happiness for themselves.

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