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To place the responsibility for your happiness on anybody other than yourself is a recipe for misery.

A Quote By Will Smith

Will Smith

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Will Smith
Actor, Producer, and Rapper.
Will Smith, acclaimed actor and musician, rose from TV comedy to global stardom with his charismatic performances and influential career in entertainment.
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Will Smith stresses the importance of self-reliance in finding happiness, warning against dependency on others for emotional fulfillment, which often leads to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
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