Be happy Quote by Henry Petroski Download Open image “If I could go upstairs and write every day, I would be happy. I don't need recreation.” — Henry Petroski ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Be happy Could Day Every Every day Go Happy If i could Need Recreation Upstairs Would Write Writing
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