It is reason that will lead us to truth and the pursuit of truth has been the driving force behind progress since the Enlightenment.

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Like the generations of American explorers, their sacrifice was made not in the name of personal gain, but in the pursuit of knowledge that would lead to the common good.

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Yet this is not to deny his main point: the pursuit of material comforts does not always lead to happiness.

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Do you need further evidence that, in the words of Stigliz, "the pursuit of self-interest does not necessarily lead to overall economic efficiency"?

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Pursuit of the arms control grail seems to lead us into absurdities, and to detract from our own best efforts to defend ourselves.

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This pursuit of positive brand association then is supposed to lead to increased profits.

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The cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes and goals can lead to levels of creation that spark unparalleled joy.

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"This is a major step forward in our pursuit to build molecular-scale electronic devices, " said Phaedon Avouris, lead researcher on the project.

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Labour MP Tom Watson, who has been dogged in his pursuit of the phone hacking issue, believes the events of the past week will lead to a genuine change in the way politicians deal with the media.

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