Quote by Mark Twain

I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want.

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Summary

This quote highlights the challenge of guiding individuals towards achieving their desires. While the speaker is confident in their ability to teach people how to attain their goals, they find it difficult to find someone who has a clear understanding of what they actually want. This emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the necessity of defining personal objectives in order to make progress in life. Without a clear vision of what one wants, it becomes challenging to find direction and purpose, hindering the ability to achieve desired outcomes.

By Mark Twain

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