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Hello,

1. Hard work is the only path to happiness. (negative and comparative)

A. The path to happiness is none other than hard work.
B. There is no path to happiness other than hard work.

Which one is correct between A and B?
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Re: only path

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Both possible, but #2 more natural.
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