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Dopamine is not about happiness; it’s about the pursuit of happiness.

From The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long

The pursuit of excellence is as much about mindset as it is about physical ability.

From The Sports Gene by David Epstein

The pursuit of knowledge is the most noble of endeavors.

From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

Many men lost their fortunes and their lives in the pursuit of longitude.

From Longitude by Dava Sobel

There is a certain pleasure in the pursuit of knowledge.

From The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale

To be wholly devoted to the pursuit of truth is a hard task, but it is the only thing that can lead to true happiness.

From The History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

The pursuit of beauty can lead to obsession.

From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

Your dreams are valid and worth pursuing.

From Playing Big by Tara Mohr

There's a thrill in the hunt, a rush in the chase.

From The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

The pursuit of beauty can lead to both creation and destruction.

From Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World by Aja Raden

Rationality is not a matter of believing in the truth, but of pursuing it.

From Rationality: From AI to Zombies by Eliezer Yudkowsky

The pursuit of truth is a noble endeavor.

From The Cave and the Light by Arthur Herman

The pursuit of likeability can lead to self-doubt.

From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez

The quest for understanding the elements has driven many to madness.

From The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean