The very pursuit of happiness thwarts happiness.
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Thwarts
Synonyms for "thwarts" (16 found)
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15 entriesblocked maneuverblocked planbureaucratic delaycanoe thwartfoiled planfoiled schemefrustrated attackfrustrated objectivefunding shortfallkayak thwartprocedural obstacleregulatory hurdlerowboat thwartstymied projectstymied tactic
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12 entriesboat thwartcanoe thwartrowboat thwartthwart attemptsthwart effortsthwart initiativesthwart plansthwart progressthwart schemesthwart seattransverse thwartwooden thwart
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Having too many desires pretty much thwarts you, but sometimes they’re the only things that keep you going, don’t you think?
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