A round hand mirror displaying a yellow sun shape, resting on a green velvet cushion.

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Abraham Lincoln

Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Happiness, the saying goes, depends largely on decision. People tend to be about as cheerful as they resolve to be. It puts the choice in your own attitude rather than in your circumstances alone, which is a hopeful thought.

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