Looking ahead Quote by Laura Peyton Roberts

“The problem with being happy in the moment is, moments never last. Things change whether you want them to or not, which makes it only smart to keep looking ahead. That's how people avoid getting hit by cars.” quote by Laura Peyton Roberts — Download Open image

““The problem with being happy in the moment is, moments never last. Things change whether you want them to or not, which makes it only smart to keep looking ahead. That's how people avoid getting hit by cars. ””

Laura Peyton Roberts

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