"Growth itself contains the germ of happiness. " — Pearl Sydenstricker Buck

One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry

Source: Miscellaneous Aphorisms (1911)

Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance

Source: Pride and Prejudice (1813)

All our discontents about what we want appeared to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.

Source: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Source: The Task (1785)

I celebrate myself, and sing myself,

Source: Leaves of Grass, Song of Myself (1892 edition)

God made the country, and man made the town.

Source: The Task (1785)

Pearl Sydenstricker Buck Quote