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The poor wish to be rich, the rich wish to be happy, the single wish to be married, and the married wish to be dead
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"The poor wish to be rich, the rich wish to be happy, the single wish to be married, and the married wish to be dead"

- Ann Landers

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This quote by Ann Landers talks to the concept that no matter what our existing scenario is, we all have something that we wish for. The poor desire to be rich, as wealth can bring a complacency and flexibility. The rich, however, wish to be happy, as cash can not buy real contentment. The single desire to be wed, as companionship and love are frequently seen as the supreme objective. Finally, the married wish to be dead, as marital relationship can be a source of tension and unhappiness. This quote serves as a tip that no matter what our present circumstance is, we all have something that we long for.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ann Landers between July 4, 1918 and June 22, 2002. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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