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The Conquest of Happiness Quotes

The pleasure of work is open to anyone who can develop some specialised skill, provided that he can get satisfaction from the exercise of his skill without demanding universal applause.

Source:Part II. Causes of Happiness, Chapter 10. Is Happiness Still Possible?
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Bertrand Russell (The Conquest of Happiness Quotes)
  • Book: The Conquest of Happiness
  • Writer: Bertrand Russell
  • Genre: Philosophy
  • Published: 1930
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