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I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish Id invented it, because it is very true
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"I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true"

- Audrey Hepburn

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In this quote, Audrey Hepburn reviews a definition she as soon as found out about happiness. According to this meaning, happiness is a mix of health and a short memory. Hepburn reveals her admiration for this meaning, stating that she wishes she had come up with it herself because she thinks it to be really true. This quote suggests that in order to be truly pleased, one must have both physical well-being and the ability to let go of negative memories and focus on today. It also highlights the importance of having a favorable outlook and not residence on the past. Overall, Hepburn's words advise us that happiness is a frame of mind that can be attained through a healthy body and a positive mindset.

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Audrey Hepburn This quote is written / told by Audrey Hepburn between May 4, 1929 and January 20, 1993. She was a famous Actress from Belgium. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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