Amy Adams Quotes

I think a lot of times we don't pay enough attention to people with a positive attitude because we assume they are naive or stupid or unschooled.

Amy Adams

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• I think a lot of times we don't pay enough attention to people with a positive attitude because we assume they are naive or stupid or unschooled.

  

  Amy Adams
  • People
  • Attention
  • Positive