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What does it mean?
Everyone ultimately seeks happiness above all other desires.
In plain terms
Happiness is the only thing everyone truly wants.
What can you take from it?
Happiness drives all human behavior.

Where it applies

  • philosophy
  • self-improvement
  • daily choices

Putting it to work

  • focus on happiness
  • understand motives

Questions to consider

  • Do you seek happiness?
  • What is your passion?

Another view

People often pursue things that do not bring happiness.

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