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Image of the quote is loading... SaveSave If you examine your motive for doing anything, you'll soon discover that your reason is that you believe it will make you happy. - Quote by Chris Prentiss

If you examine your motive for doing anything, you’ll soon discover that your reason is that you believe it will make you happy.

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