Quotes from Madeline Drexler

Article 9 of Bhutan's constitution says: "The State shall strive to promote those circumstances that will enable the successful pursuit of Gross National Happiness.

Happiness, he said, warming his hands around a fresh cup of coffee, is a choice. "You have to brew it in yourself. Even from a lump of food, we choose each grain to suit our need. Likewise, in the philosophical manner, we choose to be who we are.