Lailah Gifty AkitaThe root of corruption is lack of contentment.
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The root of corruption is lack of contentment. If we are not satisfied with our current situation, we will seek out and find things to be displeased with. We will look for any reason to be unhappy and discontent. The result is a life full of unhappiness and dissatisfaction that comes from looking for something that doesn’t exist.
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