Why should we refuse the happiness this hour gives us, because some other hour might take it away?
¶ (Attributed)
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John Oliver Hobbes (1867-1906) American-English author [pseud. of Pearl Cragie]
Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.
¶ (Attributed)
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