E. LockhartSee the world as it is, not as you wish it would be
About This Quote
One of the most important things to do when you want to change the world is to stop wishing the world would be different. Wishing something wouldn’t happen doesn’t make it happen. Instead, it only makes you feel better by telling yourself that you’re right. Unfortunately, that’s no way to make a difference in the world. You must see the world as it really is, not as you wish it would be.
Source: We Were Liars
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