New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Albert Camus, French-Algerian philosopher and novelist, emphasized that the pursuit of happiness can prevent true contentment in The Myth of Sisyphus (1942). The Nobel laureate argued that if one seeks a definition of happiness, it will hinder their ability to achieve it. This implies that happiness often comes from acceptance rather than from constant search.

Quote of the day by Albert Camus: "You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of."

More than half a decade after his death, his writing continues to make sense, inspire and motivate many to this day. Renowned for ideas on the absurdism and human resilience, Camus was born in colonial Algeria on 7 November 1913 and died at th...