Jodi PicoultWell, sometimes to get what you want the most, you have to do what you want the least.
About This Quote
What makes a person want to do something? Sometimes, you have to do what you don't want to do in order to get what you want. This quote by the songwriter George Gershwin illustrates the idea that sometimes, doing the thing you don't want to do is what will make you happy in the long run. The way to achieve your goals is probably the same way that the quote says it will always be done. You must do what you want to do, even if it's not the easiest thing.
Source: My Sisters Keeper
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