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I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomo
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"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it"

- Groucho Marx

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Groucho Marx's quote stresses the significance of taking control of one's own happiness. He recommends that it is not external events that determine our joy, but rather our own attitude and outlook. He encourages us to take obligation for our own happiness and to not let external events dictate our feelings. He likewise advises us that the other day is gone and tomorrow is not yet here, so we should concentrate on the present moment and maximize it. He encourages us to select to be happy today, no matter what is going on around us. This quote is a pointer that we have the power to pick our own happiness, and that we should take advantage of today moment and take advantage of it.

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Groucho Marx This quote is written / told by Groucho Marx between October 2, 1895 and August 19, 1977. She was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 60 other quotes.

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