Happiness Quote by David Hume
“Reading and sauntering and lounging and dosing, which I call thinking, is my supreme Happiness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Hume describes thinking as a leisurely activity that brings him ultimate joy, equating contemplation with happiness.
In simple terms: Thinking is his greatest happiness.
Embrace reflective leisure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal contemplation
- creative writing
- solitary walks
- mindful relaxation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does contemplation enhance your well‑being?
- What environments foster your deepest thoughts?
Leisurely thinking may be seen as unproductive by others.