Quote by Polly Toynbee
It is now possible to quantify peoples levels of happiness pretty

It is now possible to quantify peoples levels of happiness pretty accurately by asking them, by observation, and by measuring electrical activity in the brain, in degrees from terrible pain to sublime joy. – Polly Toynbee

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Is anyone serious about the politics of happiness? David Cameron dipped a toe in the water, using the word lightly, but denying the hard policies it implies. Labour shies away from it, but should take up the challenge. – Polly Toynbee

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But how odd that in this heathen nation of empty pews, where churches bare, ruined choirs are converted into luxury loft living, a Labour government – yes, a Labour government – is deliberately creating a huge expansion of faith schools. – Polly Toynbee

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There is all the difference in the world between teaching children about religion and handing them over to be taught by the religious. – Polly Toynbee

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The greatest happiness is to transform ones feelings into action. – Madame de Stael

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Happiness seems made to be shared. – Pierre Corneille

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I just hope I can spread some of the happiness thats been coming my way. – Kenny Rogers

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Happiness has a bad rap. People say it shouldnt be your goal in life. Oh, yes it should. – Richard Dreyfuss

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