The Pursuit of Happiness by Charles Warner | Essay | Audio read

Jun 23, 2026

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This is the reading of a short essay by Charles Dudley Warner titled, The Pursuit of Happiness.

“The Pursuit of Happiness” is a reflective essay by 19th-century American author Charles Dudley Warner. It examines the famous constitutional phrase, arguing that directly racing after joy is a paradox that causes misery; instead, true happiness is an internal condition found through everyday peace, contentment, and character-building.

Source: The Oxford Book of Essays

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