They say a person needs just three things to be truly 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 truly 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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Celine , September 1, 2019

LOVE WORK AND PRAY

Mjg from ILLINOIS, August 31, 2019

So very true!!!!

sally from texas, August 30, 2019

Very true.

Tris h a from Washington, DC, August 30, 2019

After breakup i just make me happy

Panku from Chandigarh, April 4, 2019

not everyone thinks this way but in my opinion yes its true, you just need to pick the right people.

Anonymous, March 28, 2017

I love this so much. Thank you Tom...

Angel from Lyons, December 6, 2016

Nice quote

Mohamed from Maldives, November 15, 2016

Fabulous, so true.

Harry, November 12, 2016

a good reminder of myself too when i made a decision especially a very challenging one. Thank you so much for this quote. It helps

Jasmin from Cebu, Philippines, November 12, 2016

yes love it

Anonymous, November 11, 2016

It's the foundation for a truly happy life. Well said Tom!!

melina balboni from Boston, November 11, 2016

True, especially now!

Bill from USA, November 11, 2016

I loved it

Anonymous, November 11, 2016

ya good stuff

ben from shawnee, November 10, 2016

So true.

Jan from Pennsylvania , November 10, 2016

Very very nice and inspiring . Nicely quoted .

OmDatt from New Delhi (India), November 10, 2016

And oh so very, very TRUE

Monique from Belgium, November 10, 2016

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