"The harmony of the universe dictates that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

Happiness

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This reflection on happiness by Eric Temple Bell resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in happiness is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Eric Temple Bell

Eric Temple Bell was a mathematician, educator and science fiction writer who lived in the United States for most of his life. He published non-fiction using his given name and fiction as John Taine.

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"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

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"Spare a thought for the poor introverts among us. In a world of party animals and glad-handers, they're the ones who stand by the punch bowl. In a world of mixers and pub crawls, they prefer to stay home with a book. Everywhere around them, cell phones ring and e-mails chime and they just want a little quiet."

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