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It isnt what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is wh
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"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about"

- Dale Carnegie

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This quote by Dale Carnegie emphasizes the significance of our ideas in determining our happiness. It recommends that our external circumstances, such as what we have, who we are, where we are, and what we are doing, are not the main factors in identifying our happiness. Rather, it is our ideas that have the best influence on our happiness. This quote encourages us to take control of our thoughts and to concentrate on the positive elements of our lives. It reminds us that we have the power to pick our ideas which our thoughts can have a profound influence on our joy. Eventually, this quote encourages us to take duty for our own joy and to concentrate on the favorable elements of our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dale Carnegie between November 24, 1888 and November 1, 1955. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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