Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values. — Ayn Rand

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

Author: Ayn Rand

Insight: You don't find happiness by chasing it—you find it by actually finishing something you believe in. That feeling when you finally complete a project or stick to a goal you set? That's the real thing, not the Instagram version of happy.

Source: Atlas Shrugged, Part III, Chapter 1

/Quotes

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

Ayn RandAtlas Shrugged, Part III, Chapter 1

Insight

You don't find happiness by chasing it—you find it by actually finishing something you believe in. That feeling when you finally complete a project or stick to a goal you set? That's the real thing, not the Instagram version of happy.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment or reply to one.

Sign in

Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer and philosopher known for her philosophy of objectivism, which emphasized individualism, reason, and capitalism. She is best known for her novels, such as "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead," which promoted her philosophical ideas and continue to influence discussions on politics and ethics.

Graph

Related