They say a person needs just three things to be happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. —Tom Bodett
“They say a person needs just three things to be happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”

Tom Bodett American author, politician, voice actor, and radio host

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Siddharth from India MAY 15, 2020
true..
Anonymous APRIL 21, 2020
Love we have it all right here you and dan are in myprayers For all of us
Amadeu Marques from Brazil APRIL 21, 2020
You´re right, Tom Bodett. So true!
SLH from Pa APRIL 21, 2020
That is true...but not just someone to love..you need to be loved back.

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