Famous quote by Alan Ladd

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I wish I were the type who could walk into a place and have everybody love me. But Im not, and theres no use wishing
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"I wish I were the type who could walk into a place and have everybody love me. But I'm not, and there's no use wishing"

- Alan Ladd

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This quote by Alan Ladd talks to the idea that we can't constantly be the person we wish we were. We can't always be the individual who walks into a space and has everybody enjoy them. It's a tip that we can't constantly be the person we wish to be, which it's not efficient to wish for something that isn't possible. It's a tip to accept ourselves for who we are and to focus on the important things we can do, rather than longing for something that isn't possible. It's a pointer to be content with who we are and to concentrate on the things we can do to make ourselves better. It's a reminder to be kind to ourselves and to accept that we can't always be the individual we wish we were.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Ladd between September 3, 1913 and January 29, 1964. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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