Who said "The quest for happiness often prevents its attainment."?

This quote is attributed to Jonathan Edwards.

The quest for happiness often prevents its attainment. - Jonathan Edwards

"The quest for happiness often prevents its attainment."

Jonathan Edwards Happiness

Theologian, Preacher American 1703–1758

"The heart is deceitful above all things. We are desperately wicked without the grace of God."

"God is infinitely greater than we can comprehend."

"True religion consists in holy affections."

"The way we spend our days is, of course, the way we spend our lives."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."