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The pursuit of happiness is a fundamentally flawed concept.

The pursuit of happiness is the idea that people have the right to pursue their own goals and desires, without unnecessary government interference.

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Luke B ·

I feel most happy when I am helping others or creating things - when I have purpose. Ironically, I've never found it when seeking happiness itself. It has always come as a by-product of doing meaningful things for the sake of the thing itself. It's almost as if seeking it causes ...

Abdi ·

I agree; the idea of complete happiness is flawed, in my opinion. Happiness is a fleeting emotion, and the pursuit of it cannot be sustained. The best way to pursue something similar is to strive for contentment—being fulfilled with having enough. For example, being content with ...

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