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
“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

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Celine  SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
I shared
Mjg from ILLINOIS AUGUST 31, 2019
LOVE WORK AND PRAY
sally from texas AUGUST 30, 2019
So very true!!!!
Tris h a from Washington, DC AUGUST 30, 2019
Very true.
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.
Jasmin from Cebu, Philippines NOVEMBER 12, 2016
a good reminder of myself too when i made a decision especially a very challenging one. Thank you so much for this quote. It helps
Anonymous NOVEMBER 11, 2016
yes love it
melina balboni from Boston NOVEMBER 11, 2016
It's the foundation for a truly happy life. Well said Tom!!
Bill from USA NOVEMBER 11, 2016
True, especially now!
Anonymous NOVEMBER 11, 2016
I loved it
ben from shawnee NOVEMBER 10, 2016
ya good stuff
Jan from Pennsylvania  NOVEMBER 10, 2016
So true.
OmDatt from New Delhi (India) NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Very very nice and inspiring . Nicely quoted .
Monique from Belgium NOVEMBER 10, 2016
And oh so very, very TRUE
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