The Happiness Project

A chronicle of my attempts to test-drive every tip, principle and scientific study that promotes happiness.

"We Are Never So Much Disposed to Quarrel As When..."--What?

Another reason why we have a duty to be happy.

Hazlitt

“We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.”
--William Hazlitt

Yet another reason why we have a duty to be happy. I know I'm less quarrelsome when I'm happy.

* I'm not a foodie, so I don't often explore the wild, delightful world of foodie blogs. But I know Melanie Rehak, so I regularly check out Eating for Beginners -- "on food, farming, and raising a family" -- where my favorite feature is "Friday Food Writers."

* No matter where you like to buy your books -- from the Amazon to the Indies -- here you'll find an appropriate link for purchasing The Happiness Project. Buy early and often!

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Gretchen Rubin is the author of The Happiness Project, a book and a blog about her adventures learning to be happier.

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