Those who avoid hard work or neglect the things they have to do will never experience true happiness, satisfaction or joy

"All right, let's get to work again!"—this is the spirit of people of genuine substance. Those who avoid hard work or neglect the things they have to do, who just while away their time, eating, sleeping, playing, watching television—such individuals will never experience true happiness, satisfaction or joy.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 10/6

Happiness is transcending all opposition and obstacles and continuing to grow

Without opposition there is no growth. It is hard to argue with that logic. A state in which we are free from problems or constraints is not happiness. Happiness is transcending all opposition and obstacles and continuing to grow.

Events
6 Sept 1957: President Josei Toda makes a declaration against the use of nuclear weapons.