"Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the sunshine"
- Tryon Edwards
About this Quote
This quote by Tryon Edwards is a reminder that real and lasting joy can not be discovered by seeking it directly. Instead, it is discovered when we concentrate on our tasks and duties. Happiness is a spin-off of doing what is best and fulfilling our obligations. It is like a shadow that follows the sunlight. When we do what is right, we will be rewarded with a sense of complete satisfaction and contentment. This quote motivates us to focus on our duties and responsibilities, and to trust that joy will follow. It is a suggestion that real joy is discovered in doing what is right, not in seeking it straight.
"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"
