Full Idea
World history is not the place for happiness. Periods of happiness are empty pages in history.
Gist of Idea
World history has no room for happiness
Source
Georg W.F.Hegel (Introduction to the Philosophy of History [1840], 3)
Book Reference
Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History', ed/tr. Rauch,Leo [Hackett 1988], p.29
A Reaction
Clearly, Hegel thinks the progress of world history is much more important than happiness. This idea gives backing to those who don't care much about the casualties on either side in a major war.