happiness, n.Definitions

Happiness is a direction not a destination.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict... those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war.

Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.

Happiness is a fata morgana. The only way to not end up unhappy is to not long for happiness.

Happiness is a duty underrated more than any other duty: It is a duty because by being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world.

Happiness is a form of world making (in that it participates in the creation of social form) and it is a political technology that produces social norms.

Happiness is a benefit to the world. Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind.