Ann PatchettJust because things hadn't gone the way I had planned didn't necessarily mean they had gone wrong.
About This Quote
This is a very positive statement in the world of happiness. Many people have goals in life that they have set out to accomplish, but when things don't go according to plan, they get discouraged and do not believe that things are truly going wrong. This statement is meant to show that everything in life has its ups and downs. When something does not go the way you had hoped, it is important to remember that it is still possible for things to turn around so you can reach your goals.
Source: What Now?
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