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I had always been taught that the pursuit of happiness was my natural (even national) birthright. it is the emotional trademark of my culture to seek happiness. not just any kind of happiness, either, but profound happiness, even soaring happiness. and what could possibly bring a person more soaring happiness than romantic love.
-Elizabeth Gilbert
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I Had Always Been Taught That The

Elizabeth Gilbert
I had always been taught that the pursuit of happiness was my natural (even national) birthright. it is the emotional trademark of my culture to seek happiness. not just any kind of happiness, either, but profound happiness, even soaring happiness. and what could possibly bring a person more soaring happiness than romantic love.
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