Elizabeth ParkerThe only thing wrong with trying to please everyone is that there's always at least one person who will remain unhappy. You.
About This Quote
Neale Donald Walsch said, “The only thing wrong with trying to please everyone is that there’s always at least one person who will remain unhappy. You.” This quote highlights the idea of compromise and the decision people make to please others for their own selfish reasons.
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