Essentials of Happiness

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Today's quote from my Hope calendar:

The three essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
- Thomas Chalmers

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Anonymous said…
I have lots to do, many to love and something to hope for, for sure!
Rhonda
January 11, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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