Quote by Alice Walker

Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you've got to make yourself.

Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our own happiness. It advises against relying on others for validation and urges us to cultivate our own joy and fulfillment. Rather than waiting for external approval or support, the quote suggests that we have the power to create our own happiness through self-determination and personal choices. It encourages us to be proactive in pursuing our happiness and not depend on the decisions or emotions of others.

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Happiness

By Alice Walker

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