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    What is meant by "the pursuit of happiness"?

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      It means "an attempt to attain happiness".   What constitutes "happiness" is totally up to the person doing the defining.  It means different things to different people.  To some people, a job is a way to attain wealth, which in turn gives the person joy.  For others, pursuing a life of helping people could be a way to attain happiness. 


      As for me, my "Pursuit of Happiness" is simply to be able to take care of my family to the best of my ability.


       


       

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