The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.

Eric Hoffer

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Topic

Seeking happiness Happiness Unhappiness Seeking

Author

Eric Hoffer

Source

The Passionate State of Mind and Other Aphorisms

Statement Type

Paradox

Language

English

Time

1955 1950s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Hoffer, Eric. The Passionate State of Mind, and Other Aphorisms. Harper & Row, 1955, no. 280.

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Source
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Time
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Era
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D.H. Lawrence

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Citation

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