Immanuel Hermann Fichte Professions : Philosopher Born : July 18, 1796 Died : August 8, 1879 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by Immanuel Hermann Fichte To be happy is not the purpose of our being, but to deserve happiness. Immanuel Hermann Fichte purpose deserve happiness Life was not given for indolent contemplation and study of self, nor for brooding over emotions of piety: Actions and actions only determine the worth. Immanuel Hermann Fichte emotion self action If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us at least live so as to deserve it. Immanuel Hermann Fichte ethics integrity happiness Be yourself every one else is taken Immanuel Hermann Fichte Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul! Immanuel Hermann Fichte If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us least live so as to deserve it. Immanuel Hermann Fichte Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors
