I don’t see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.
HUNTER S. THOMPSON
HUNTER S. THOMPSON
Hunter S. Thompson on happiness
Hunter S. Thompson90 quotes“I don’t see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.”
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