Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder…
— Henry David Thoreau
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14 responses to “Henry David Thoreau Quote”
That’s a beautiful analogy. I find happiness can be very unexpected as well.
I like the quote. In our life, we always tend to find that happiness.
It’s really hard to find happiness. The more you seek for it, the more you get disappointed.
I totally agree with that especially on the aspect of romantic love. The more I chase it the more it eludes me.
We might never know what the true meaning of happiness is, but it will sure happen to us. We should just wait.
I agree yet I also disagree. In my eyes it simply means be natural. Do not force it but do not be lazy either.
You are right with this,the more we need a thing urgently,the more it elude us. I will have to focus on other things then and let nature run its course.
A very true and insightful quote. I should pin this up on my room.
What a beautiful quote. I can totally relate to this 🙂
Do what you love and everything else will fall in place. I really like the quote.
I had never thought of happiness in this light. It’s very interesting.
This is a simple principle that a lot of people fail to heed to. I believe that happiness is a state of mind.
I’m so agreeing with this man..chasing happiness is not a wise decision..focussing on your passion and life will attract happiness
I totally agree with Henry’s quote, the more you try to chase happiness the more it eludes. Just concentrate o living and happiness will ind you.