Success and accomplishments aren't the golden "good life" goals. Instead, having a good life is simple. For an old man to be happy, he just wants to watch the fireworks with his granddaughter on Chinese New Year's Eve.

Marcella Purnama
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This quote is a great example of what we can achieve in life if we just keep our mind and heart open and do the things that we love. Whether it be watching fireworks or helping others, we can always find happiness and enjoy ourselves.

Source: What I Wish I Had Known

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