"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
About this Quote
This quote by Hugo Black speaks to the idea that true and enduring happiness can not be found by looking for enjoyment first. Instead, it is discovered by having a life full of function and aiming for something beyond oneself. This is a paradox since it recommends that in order to discover pleasure, one need to first avert from it. It is just when we focus on something beyond ourselves that we can discover true and long lasting happiness. This quote motivates us to look beyond our own desires and concentrate on something bigger than ourselves. It is only when we do this that we can discover real and long lasting delight.
This quote is written / told by Hugo Black between February 27, 1886 and September 25, 1971. He/she was a famous Judge from USA.
The author also have 11 other quotes.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
