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It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish.
Robert Herrick
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"It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish."
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It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish. — Robert Herrick

About Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick was a Poet from Kingdom of England (1591–1674).

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Who said "It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happines…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert Herrick, a Poet from Kingdom of England.
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Robert Herrick lived from 1591 – 1674.
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