A FEW years ago, people in France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States were asked, “What does it take to be happy? ” Of those interviewed, 89 percent said that it takes good health; 79 percent mentioned a satisfying marriage or partnership; 62 percent pointed to the rewards of parenthood; and 51 percent thought a successful career was needed for happiness.
MÕNI aasta tagasi küsiti Ameerika Ühendriikides, Prantsusmaal, Saksamaal ja Suurbritannias elavatelt inimestelt, mida on õnneks vaja. 89 protsenti usutletutest ütles, et õnneks läheb vaja head tervist; 79 protsenti mainis rahuldustpakkuvat abielu või suhet; 62 protsenti tõi välja lapsevanemate rõõmud ja 51 protsenti arvas, et tarvis on edukat karjääri.