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Meaning
The speaker suggests that enjoyment is often a matter of attitude. If you decide firmly that you will enjoy something, you are more likely to do so.
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Source
The Greatest Christmas Novels, Tales & Poems (Illustrated): Enriched edition. A Treasury of Festive Stories and Poems (2024)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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The phrase appears in the book "The Greatest Christmas Novels, Tales & Poems (Illustrated): Enriched edition. A Treasury of Festive Stories and Poems (2024)" by L.M. Montgomery (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About L.M. Montgomery
Canadian author of the early 20th century, L.M. Montgomery crafted the enduring *Anne of Green Gables* series, weaving stories of resilience and imagination in rural Prince Edward Island. Her work blends whimsy and depth, exploring childhood wonder, emotional complexity, and the quiet strength of ordinary lives.
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