the goal of philosophy

the goal of pholosophy is the search for happiness. The purpose of finding the eternal truth is to attain eternal happiness.
humans all over the world and since times immemorial have tried to be happy. but this has been disrupted by desire and ambition. people who dont have the means or the capabilities to attain their ambitions are unhappy. this has been the root of the philosophy of detachment. shunning all worldly desires and material wealth. this can lead to happiness.
a person who has the ability to chase his dreams successfully is happy. but success leads to more desire and whatever be the capabilities of the individual, there comes a time when he can achieve no more. that is when unhappiness creeps into his life.
a person who knows his limitations and who has the control and discipline to will his mind to do his bidding is always happy. in my opinion he is the one who knows the eternal truth. he is the one closest to GOD.
controling the desire for success, after tasting it is a very difficult thing to do. therefore the whole philosophy of relenquishing desires arises. this concept though sounds crude and mythical is in my opinion the best way to achieve happiness or in other words salvation.