Some mothers need happy ...

Some mothers need happy children; others need unhappy ones-otherwise they cannot prove their maternal virtues.
Some mothers need happy children; others need unhappy ones-otherwise they cannot prove their maternal virtues.

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Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.
You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.
Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.
We love life, not because we are used to living but because we are used to loving.
The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.