Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the rig

Summary

In this quote, the speaker highlights that the Constitution of the United States guarantees its citizens the right to pursue happiness, but does not guarantee their attainment of it. The expression "you have to catch it yourself" implies that individuals are responsible for actively seeking and achieving their own happiness. The quote suggests that the government does not provide happiness as a guaranteed entitlement, but rather encourages individuals to personally and actively seize opportunities and fulfill their own happiness in their pursuit of life, liberty, and fulfillment.

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Self Determination Enterprise

By Benjamin Franklin

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