Because happiness alone is good for the body — whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
Because happiness alone is good for the body — whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
Because happiness alone is good for the body — whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
Because happiness alone is good for the body — whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
Because happiness alone is good for the body — whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
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Because happiness alone is good for the body

— whereas sorrow develops the strength of the mind.
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