The pursuit of happiness often defeats itself; happiness com... - Dilthey, Wilhelm

This quote is attributed to Dilthey, Wilhelm.

"The pursuit of happiness often defeats itself; happiness comes unbidden to those engaged in worthy work."

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Philosopher-Historian German 1833–1911

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