Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. 2.44K
A pencil and rubber are of more use to thought than a battalion of assistants. To happiness the same applies as to truth: one does not have it, but is in it. 701
Romance and novel paint beauty in colors more charming than nature, and describe a happiness that humans never taste. How deceptive and destructive are those pictures of consummate bliss! 2.16K
Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources. 720
If thou be industrious to procure wealth, be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another. 1.28K
I’m fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes – the finer things of life – would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense. 988
An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it. 817
My whole thing is to agree to disagree and to have respect because nothing can really be changed and you wouldn’t want to ruin their happiness – even if that happiness is ignorance. 660
Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route. 667
Unhappiness is something we are never taught about; we are taught to expect happiness, but never a Plan B to use to use when the happiness doesn’t arrive. 608
To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind – this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for. 692
Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best. 1.24K
In theory there is a possibility of perfect happiness: To believe in the indestructible element within one, and not to strive towards it. 2.16K
We are built to conquer environment, solve problems, achieve goals, and we find no real satisfaction or happiness in life without obstacles to conquer and goals to achieve. 580
