Quote by Hugo Black
It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek

It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek it first. The very first condition of lasting happiness is that a life should be full of purpose, aiming at something outside self. – Hugo Black

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The Framers of the Constitution knew that free speech is the friend of change and revolution. But they also knew that it is always the deadliest enemy of tyranny. – Hugo Black

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Criticism of government finds sanctuary in several portions of the 1st Amendment. It is part of the right of free speech. It embraces freedom of the press. – Hugo Black

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This is why I belong, and why I believe. I commend to all this same search for happiness and for the truth. – Clayton Christensen

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The happiness which is lacking makes one think even the happiness one has unbearable. – Joseph Roux

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Happiness is a how not a what. A talent, not an object. – Hermann Hesse

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Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness. – Richard Bach

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