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Carlos Castañeda Quotes: The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.
         

The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.


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The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.
         



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This page presents the quote "The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.". Author of this quote is Carlos Castañeda. This quote is about happiness, self-determination, self-reliance,.