Quote by Francis Hutcheson
That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the

That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. – Francis Hutcheson

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Some of you read with me 40 years ago a portion of Aristotles Ethics, a selection of passages that describe his idea of happiness. You may not remember too well. – Charles Van Doren

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The U. S. Constitution doesnt guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. – Benjamin Franklin

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I am happy as happiness goes, for a woman who has so many memories and who lives the lonely life of an actress. – Lillie Langtry

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First and foremost, youve got to make yourself happy. Essentially being who you are is the most important thing. When youre after truth, happiness always comes. – Nadia Giosia

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