Logan Pearsall Smith: There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of ma

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after — Logan Pearsall Smith

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.

Logan Pearsall Smith

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