By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Many wise leaders have noted that chasing happiness as our primary goal seldom results in a happy life, a notion summed up nicely in this quote from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. She went on to note that, “Paradoxically, the one sure way not to be happy is deliberately to map out a way of life in which one would please oneself completely and exclusively... For what keeps our interest in life and makes us look forward to tomorrow is giving pleasure to other people.” In other words, if you pursue a life of purpose and meaning, you don't have to find happiness; it will find you.
16 Instantly Recognizable Song Lyrics
Inspiring Snippets From Abraham Lincoln’s Most Memorable Speeches
17 Quotes To Help You Embrace Imperfection
The Funniest Literary One-Liners
12 Quotes About Making Big Changes Later in Life
12 of the All-Time Greatest Zingers
20 Quotes for Coffee Lovers
What Did Descartes Mean by ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’?
Quotes To Help You Stay Young and Spry Forever
11 Fiery Quotes for the Year of the Dragon
The Best Advice From Brené Brown