Quotation by

Bertolt Brecht

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Happiness

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People often spend their time searching far and wide for happiness without realizing it is already very close to them. They overlook the simple moments and things that bring joy because they are focused on chasing something distant.

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