I was happy without having sought happiness.

Siri Hustvedt
I was happy without having sought happiness.
I was happy without having sought happiness.
I was happy without having sought happiness.
I was happy without having sought happiness.
About This Quote

When asked why he was happy, the Buddha said, “I was happy without having sought happiness.” This is an example of something that can be interpreted in many ways. Since it is not an exact quote, the meaning must be drawn from the context in which it is used by the Buddha. It can be taken to mean that he wasn’t seeking his own happiness but rather was simply content in his life. Or, it could be taken to mean that he had no need for happiness because he had no desire for anything in particular.

Source: A Plea For Eros: Essays

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