'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness'; where is this quote found and what is the meaning of it. There have been debates in relation to the meaning of "pursuit of happiness", as related to the right to own property vs the right to individually pursue property without regard to the emotion of happiness, itself.

What is the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" today, and how does this relate to the ownership of property?


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