Piers AnthonyHappy children do not seem to grow up to be writers.
About This Quote
One of the most powerful words in the English language is, “happy.” Unfortunately, many people misuse it and use it incorrectly. They use it as a means to make themselves feel better about their miserable lives. That’s why there are so many miserable people out there. It just shows that they’re unhappy with their lives and don’t see happiness as a possible option.
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