“Harold McMillan, a former British prime minister from several decades ago, was visiting France on a state visit, and happened to find himself with a few private moments with the wife of President Charles de Gaulle, Madame de Gaulle. He asked her what she was most looking forward to on the retirement, the imminent retirement of President Charles de Gaulle.
He was somewhat startled and shocked at her reply. When asked what she was most looking forward to on President de Gaulle’s retirement, she said, ‘A penis.’
It was only later on reflection that McMillan realised that what she was trying to say, under a heavy French accent, was ‘Happiness’
- Being Human, Being Unhappy
See also Happiness 101
Related;
World Database of Happiness
Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Policy: Is It Working?
Quality of Life Research Centre
Good Work project
Dan Gilbert on "Stumbling on Happiness" at TED Talks
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