Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories

"Who Are Happiest? and Other Stories" by T. S. Arthur is a group of stories meant to teach lessons about right and wrong, written long ago. The book shares stories of different people dealing with tough situations and temptations, which shows the real keys to happiness, being satisfied, and understanding what people are really like. One of the first stories is about Mr. Aiken, who is jealous of his richer neighbor, and it leads to a conversation with his wife about what truly makes people happy. Mrs. Aiken points out the good things in their lives, like working hard and having a family that loves each other, suggesting that happiness comes from appreciating what you have. Later, Mr. Aiken sees a fire destroy his neighbor’s factory, which makes him realize that he was wrong to be jealous and that he is actually content with his own life. This first story introduces the main ideas that the other stories in the book explore, which are about learning moral lessons and understanding what is important for personal happiness and good values in society.