I don’t understand why Europeans and South Americans can take more sophistication. Why is it that Americans need to hear their happiness major and their tragedy minor, and as jazzy as they can handle is a seventh chord? Are they not experiencing complex emotions? 707
It’s afterwards you realize that the feeling of happiness you had with a man didn’t necessarily prove that you loved him. 717
The ultimate end of education is happiness or a good human life, a life enriched by the possession of every kind of good, by the enjoyment of every type of satisfaction. 666
If you are kept in ignorance of the true way and permit yourself to rely upon and be guided by the opinion of imperfect man, you can never gain the riches that will bring you peace and lasting happiness. 663
A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience. 710
You know, I think we Indians are afraid to show and celebrate our happiness, lest things change around. But I feel that it’s okay to be sad and okay to show when you are happy. 669
It is the personality of the mistress that the home expresses. Men are forever guests in our homes, no matter how much happiness they may find there. 650
There is no fulfillment in things whatsoever. And I think one of the reasons that depression reigns supreme amongst the rich and famous is some of them thought that maybe those things would bring them happiness. But what, in fact, does is having a cause, having a passion. And that’s really what gives life’s true meaning. 702
Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not. 642
I enjoy being happy every day, and hopefully you can hear my happiness in my music. Life is beautiful. 719
