The United States are a political state, or organized society, whose end is government, for the security, welfare, and happiness of all who live under its protection. – William H. Seward
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind – this is a choice which is possible for all of us and surely it is a good haven to sail for. – Henry Van Dyke
Happiness is the absence of suffering. I think its an interesting way of looking at it. I think the absence of suffering exists very rarely in the world we live in. – Julie Christie
What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree on the basic principles of America: freedom, equal opportunity, and rights accompanied by responsibilities. – Ben Nelson
