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The Conquest of Happiness

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The books of Bertrand Russell are a modern substitute for the Bible. - TIME

"The Conquest of Happiness", a primer of self-regeneration, is a most excellent book. This manual of systemized common sense, sane and forthright, should be read by every parent, teacher, minister and Congressman in the land. - Atlantic Monthly

Audience
adult
Length
short · 183 pages

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