“A little grit in the eye destroyeth the sight of the very heavens, and a little malice or envy a world of joys. One wry principle in the mind is of infinite consequence.”
Thomas Traherne
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“You never enjoy the world aright, till the sea itself floweth in your veins, till you are clothed with the heavens and crowned with the stars: and perceive yourself to be the sole heir of the whole world.”
Thomas Traherne
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“Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho’ others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know andfeel myself to be happy; nor fear them.”
Thomas Traherne
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“More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.”
Thomas Traherne
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“You never know yourself till you know more than your body.”
Thomas Traherne
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“To love one person with a private love is poor and miserable: to love all is glorious.”
Thomas Traherne
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“Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others love to us.”
Thomas Traherne
Submitted by Quonation |Category: Gratitude
