Edith Wharton quote: If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time.

If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time.

~ Edith Wharton ~

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If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time.

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