Publisher's Synopsis
The contradiction that suffering exists in this world is one of the hardest things to understand in life. There will be suffering.
Realizing that wealth acquisition and possession are not a yardstick by which to measure happiness is, of course, just as crucial. If happiness were genuinely a property of materials, then everyone who comes into contact with an object would feel the same level of happiness. Men's motivation in life is driven by two universally repulsive urges that range from sadness and longing to seeking joy and complete fulfillment. He is forced to pursue the delightful and agreeable in his quest to experience all bliss, while avoiding the unfavorable things and unfavorable situations. The truth is that, throughout history, every successful person has applied five principles-common to total advancement in all spheres of life-either consciously or unconsciously.
