They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. —Tom Bodett

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They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.

TOM BODETT

American author, politician, voice actor, and radio host

COMMENTS

Panku from Chandigarh APRIL 4, 2019
After breakup i just make me happy
Anonymous MARCH 28, 2017
not everyone thinks this way but in my opinion yes its true, you just need to pick the right people.
Angel from Lyons DECEMBER 6, 2016
I love this so much. Thank you Tom...
Mohamed from Maldives NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Nice quote
Harry NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Fabulous, so true.

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Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door. —Emily Dickinson
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