The pursuit of pleasure often leads away from true happiness... - John Jacob Astor

"The pursuit of pleasure often leads away from true happiness."

John Jacob Astor Happiness

Fur Trader & Merchant German-American 1763–1848

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"A man is known by the company he keeps."

"The richest man is not he who has the most, but he who wants the least."

"Do not let yesterday take up too much of today."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."