“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with inherent and inalienable rights; that among these, are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” (Declaration of Independence as originally written by Thomas Jefferson, 1776. ME 1:29, Papers 1:315) The government of the United …
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Solomon summarizes his search for happiness in Ecclesiastes. He reached a conclusion that is applicable to all men. However, he searched for happiness in various places before reaching his conclusion. He looked for happiness in: Worldly Pleasure (2:3). Wisdom (1:18). Riches (2:4-11). In all of this he did not find happiness, nor contentment. He summed …
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