"We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about."

Happiness, Success, Comfort, Fame

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"We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about."

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