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The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.
Carl Sandburg
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"The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring."
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The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. — Carl Sandburg

About Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg was a Poet from United States (1878–1967).

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Who said "The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring."?
This quote is attributed to Carl Sandburg, a Poet from United States.
When did Carl Sandburg live?
Carl Sandburg lived from 1878 – 1967.
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