Quote by James Hillman
I see happiness as a by-product. I don't think you can pursue happiness. I think that phrase is one of the very few mistakes the Founding Fathers made.

Summary
This quote suggests that happiness is not something one can actively pursue, but rather a result or consequence of other actions or experiences. The speaker disagrees with the notion that happiness can be directly pursued, stating that it was a mistake for the Founding Fathers to promote this idea. They imply that true happiness is derived from other meaningful endeavors or pursuits, rather than from actively seeking it as a primary goal.