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Phyllis McGinley Quotes: Happiness puts on as many shapes as discontent, and there is nothing odder than the satisfaction of one's neighbor.
         

Happiness puts on as many shapes as discontent, and there is nothing odder than the satisfaction of one's neighbor.


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