Happiness consumes itself like a flame. It Posted on October 4, 2011October 4, 2006 by admin “Happiness consumes itself like a flame. It cannot burn for ever, it must go out, and the presentiment of its end destroys it at its very peak.” — August Strindberg Author: August Strindberg Category: happiness Tags: happiness, August Strindberg Spread the love Related posts: The secret to happiness is freedom… And When ambition ends, happiness begins. For me, however, that beloved, glowing little Vegas means comedy, tragedy, happiness and sadness