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
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.
Maury Cheskes
That’s a beautiful analogy. I find happiness can be very unexpected as well.
K Dorito
I like the quote. In our life, we always tend to find that happiness.
angelobugay
It’s really hard to find happiness. The more you seek for it, the more you get disappointed.
Wendy
I totally agree with that especially on the aspect of romantic love. The more I chase it the more it eludes me.
miracleathena
We might never know what the true meaning of happiness is, but it will sure happen to us. We should just wait.
Miaka Yuuki
I agree yet I also disagree. In my eyes it simply means be natural. Do not force it but do not be lazy either.
jolly555
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.
Roy
A very true and insightful quote. I should pin this up on my room.
Meg W
What a beautiful quote. I can totally relate to this 🙂
Patricia
Do what you love and everything else will fall in place. I really like the quote.
Oliver
I had never thought of happiness in this light. It’s very interesting.
Daphne
This is a simple principle that a lot of people fail to heed to. I believe that happiness is a state of mind.
Obalade Damilola
I’m so agreeing with this man..chasing happiness is not a wise decision..focussing on your passion and life will attract happiness
Brandy
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.