# The Happiness Hypothesis

- Author: [Jonathan Haidt](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jonathan-haidt.md)
- Quotes: 2
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/jonathan-haidt/the-happiness-hypothesis

## Quotes

> The lesson Buddha and Marcus Aurelius had taught centuries earlier: "Nothing is miserable unless you think it so; and on the other hand, nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it".

p. 25

> Gossip and reputation make sure that what comes around - a person who is cruel will find that the others are cruel back to him, and a person who is kind will find others are kind in return. Gossip paired with reciprocity allow karma to work here on earth, not in the next life. As long as everyone plays tit-for-tat augmented by gratitude, vengeance, and gossip, the whole system should work beautifully.

p. 55