"I think government has a major role to play in helping us with the pursuit of happiness." ― William Weld Topic(s): Happiness More From William Weld "I have come to realize that Jesse Helms stands for everything in politics that is anathema to me." "I extend that to the abortion issue, I extend that to the so-called gay rights issue, I think this is a freedom principle and consistent with the analysis in the economic area as well." "It’s not good for government to tell people that the world owes them a living and that things are free." More In Happiness "Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness."― Richard Bach "While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love."― Bo Bennett "I see happiness as a by-product. I don’t think you can pursue happiness. I think that phrase is one of the very few mistakes the Founding Fathers made."― James Hillman