The writer Ayn Rand once said that "achieving your happiness is the only moral goal of your life, and that happiness, not pain or mindless self-indulgence, is the evidence of your moral integrity." , since it is the proof and the result of your fidelity to the realization of your values. This happiness is not what a person feels when common pleasures arise in their life, such as the purchase of a new car, or a promotion at work and a raise in salary. The feeling of true inner well-being and peace is a completely separate state of being that can be witnessed in the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The two key characters in the story, Amir and Hassan, share a very unique relationship. They fulfill humanity's deepest desire to achieve happiness through the different choices they make and the experiences they have. Hassan proves early on on the right path to happiness with a strong moral conscience in his life, a purpose to serve others and the self-confidence necessary to be independent. On the other hand, Amir struggles to acquire the same qualities as Hassan; do the right thing, think of others, and carry your own weight with confidence. Hassan's morals and holy nature bring him the happiness of knowing that he is doing God's will, while Amir questions God as well as Hassan's pious personality. Hassan strives to make the moral choice every day of his life. He refuses to shoot nuts at a one-eyed German shepherd while Amir insists he can, subtly bringing out Hassan's instinct for integrity. Similarly, Hassan strives for good by noticing a plot flaw in one of Amir's stories that involves death. Hassan's inherent morality prompts him to suggest a non-violent option for Amir. Clearly, Hassan... middle of paper ...... a greater goal than only thinking selfishly, Amir is able to begin to develop a soul at peace with his mind. The novel The Kite Runner instills that in humanity's endless journey toward true happiness, it is simply about developing and awakening. Development is about realizing human potential and responding to life with morality and good judgment, while enlightenment is about discovering true nature and using God-given gifts and talents to give back to a world that offers so much to everyone. Only when the fundamentals of daily life are transformed and the transformation is truly felt can true happiness be said to be achieved. Works Cited “Ayn Rand”. Quotes by. A library of quotes. Np, and Web. December 9, 2013. .Hosseini, Khaled. The kite runner. New York: Riverhead Books, 2003. Print.

Essay / The writer Ayn Rand once said that "achieving your happiness is the only moral goal of your life, and that happiness, not pain or mindless self-indulgence, is the evidence of your moral integrity." , since it is the proof and the result of your fidelity to the realization of your values. This happiness is not what a person feels when common pleasures arise in their life, such as the purchase of a new car, or a promotion at work and a raise in salary. The feeling of true inner well-being and peace is a completely separate state of being that can be witnessed in the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The two key characters in the story, Amir and Hassan, share a very unique relationship. They fulfill humanity's deepest desire to achieve happiness through the different choices they make and the experiences they have. Hassan proves early on on the right path to happiness with a strong moral conscience in his life, a purpose to serve others and the self-confidence necessary to be independent. On the other hand, Amir struggles to acquire the same qualities as Hassan; do the right thing, think of others, and carry your own weight with confidence. Hassan's morals and holy nature bring him the happiness of knowing that he is doing God's will, while Amir questions God as well as Hassan's pious personality. Hassan strives to make the moral choice every day of his life. He refuses to shoot nuts at a one-eyed German shepherd while Amir insists he can, subtly bringing out Hassan's instinct for integrity. Similarly, Hassan strives for good by noticing a plot flaw in one of Amir's stories that involves death. Hassan's inherent morality prompts him to suggest a non-violent option for Amir. Clearly, Hassan... middle of paper ...... a greater goal than only thinking selfishly, Amir is able to begin to develop a soul at peace with his mind. The novel The Kite Runner instills that in humanity's endless journey toward true happiness, it is simply about developing and awakening. Development is about realizing human potential and responding to life with morality and good judgment, while enlightenment is about discovering true nature and using God-given gifts and talents to give back to a world that offers so much to everyone. Only when the fundamentals of daily life are transformed and the transformation is truly felt can true happiness be said to be achieved. Works Cited “Ayn Rand”. Quotes by. A library of quotes. Np, and Web. December 9, 2013. .Hosseini, Khaled. The kite runner. New York: Riverhead Books, 2003. Print.

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