Who said "The pursuit of happiness often guarantees its evasion."?

This quote is attributed to Jean Racine.

The pursuit of happiness often guarantees its evasion. - Jean Racine

"The pursuit of happiness often guarantees its evasion."

Jean Racine Happiness

Playwright French 1639–1699

"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."

"Love is the most beautiful of all passions."

"Time flies faster than we wish."

"The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."