Quote by Orson Scott Card

I don't know why people who got what they need to be happy don't just go ahead and be happy.

I don't know why people who got what they need to be happy d

Summary

This quote highlights the perplexity of why certain individuals who have all the necessary prerequisites for happiness fail to embrace it. It questions why some people remain dissatisfied with their lives, despite having fulfilled their basic needs and desires. Essentially, the quote suggests that happiness should be a straightforward choice for those who seemingly have everything they require to achieve it.

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