Anthem Happiness Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

But the only things which taught us joy were the power we created in our wires, and the Golden One. And both these joys belong to us alone, they come from us alone, they bear no relation to our brothers, and they do not concern our brothers in any way. Thus do we wonder. (9.31)

Equality 7-2521 has learned that the only things that make him happy are the things which are his alone – not the things which he shares with everyone else. (Note that this is in direct contrast to what his society has taught him.) What matters to him is his science – his passion – and his love for one other individual (Liberty 5-3000). Those are the two biggest components of his happiness.