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Debra Messing

When you're passionate about something, you want it to be all it can be. But in the endgame of life, I fundamentally believe the key to happiness is letting go of that idea of perfection.

Debra Messing

Life

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When you care deeply about something, you naturally want it to reach its highest potential. However, true happiness comes from accepting that perfection is impossible and being okay with that reality.

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