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Happiness Quote by Andrew Solomon

“Most people imagine that resolving particular problems will make them…” quote by Andrew Solomon — Download Open image

“Most people imagine that resolving particular problems will make them happy. If only one had more money, or love, or success, then life would feel manageable. It can be devastating to realize the falseness of such tempered optimism.”

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