“The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness You have to catch it yourself”
— Benjamin Franklin
Simplified Meaning:
The quote means that everyone has the freedom to try to be happy, but actually becoming happy is something you need to work on by yourself. Think of it like wanting to catch a butterfly. The freedom to chase the butterfly is given to you, but you have to make the effort to run after it, be patient, and maybe come up with a clever way to finally catch it. Just being allowed to chase doesn’t guarantee you will catch the butterfly unless you put in the work and make good choices. Imagine you're learning to play the piano. Your parents or a teacher can give you lessons and the tools you need, but if you want to really play well, you have to practice a lot on your own. In life, happiness works the same way. You might have opportunities, but you need to take action and make decisions to reach happiness. So, if you want to be happy, you need to actively do things that bring you joy and work towards your goals.
