Quote by Dan Savage

I don't think that sin and pursuing happiness are not necessarily the same thing.

I don't think that sin and pursuing happiness are not necess

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that engaging in activities that society may perceive as sinful does not equate to pursuing happiness. It challenges the notion that individuals can find genuine fulfillment by pursuing behaviors that may potentially harm themselves or others. The quote suggests that sin and the pursuit of happiness are distinct and separate concepts, implying that an individual's moral choices should be carefully discerned in the search for true happiness.

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Happiness

By Dan Savage

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