Quote by Tryon Edwards

Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the sunshine.

Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it se

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness can be attained by focusing on fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities, rather than solely seeking personal happiness. It implies that happiness is not something that can be pursued directly, but instead it arises naturally as a byproduct of leading a purposeful and righteous life. By prioritizing one's obligations and acting in accordance with principles of morality and duty, happiness becomes an inherent part of one's existence, comparable to how shadows are inseparable from sunshine.

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Happiness

By Tryon Edwards

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