We find what we are looking for in life, her father had once said to her, which was true-if you look for happiness, you will see it; if you look for distrust and envy and hatred-all those things-you will find those too. (Alexander McCall Smith)

We find what we are looking for in life, her father had once said to her, which was true-if you look for happiness, you will see it; if you look for distrust and envy and hatred-all those things-you will find those too.

Alexander McCall Smith

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