This was one of FDR's favorite statements of the Allied Aims. They consisted of: freedom of speech, freedom of warship, freedom of want, and freedom from fear. The actual idea came from a picture made by Norman Rockwell, portraying different values of American life.
Follow @TIME. For our happiness issue, TIME conducted a poll to find out what Americans do to find joy. Overall, 59% of respondents said they were happy most of the time, about the same percentage of those surveyed by TIME in 2004 when 61% said they were happy. But fewer people said they considered themselves optimists in 2013, 50%, as compared to 2004 when 79% called themselves optimists.
Making someone happy just for the sake of it can be one of the most rewarding feelings in this world. Brightening up a personâs day, whether the person is your best friend or your waiter, can bring you good karma and will make your day brighter in turn.aking someone happy just for the sake of it can be one of the most rewarding feelings in this world. Brightening up a personâs day, whether the person is your best friend or your waiter, can bring you good karma and will make your day brighter in turn.