Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; th — John Berger
Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; th — John Berger
Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; th — John Berger
Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; th — John Berger
Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; th — John Berger
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Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something met, an encounter. Most encounters, however, have a sequel; this is their promise. The encounter with happiness has no sequel. All is there instantly. Happiness is what pierces grief.

— John Berger
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