Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.

The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are oblige

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This quote suggests that American citizens are driven to pursue happiness, but often end up fixating on preserving the qualities and preferences of their youth. It implies that people in the United States may feel obliged or pressured to maintain a youthful mindset, appearance, and interests in order to find fulfillment. The pursuit of happiness, therefore, becomes entangled with the obsession of retaining the youthfulness they associate with joy and contentment.

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