Dante AlighieriThere is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery
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To have the desire to be happy in times of misery is something that should be praised. When anyone has the ability to feel glad when there are hardships, they are truly a champion of the human race.
Source: The Divine Comedy
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