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J. D. Salinger Quotes: The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid.
         

The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid.


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