If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast this jewel lies,
And they are fools who roam;
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If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast this jewel lies,
And they are fools who roam;
The world has nothing to bestow,
From our own selves our bliss must flow,
And that dear hut,--our home.

Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn read more

Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder."

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any read more

One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist. Victor Hugo -Diogenes Laertius.

How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she read more

How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.

Happiness exists only if you have a lot of people to share it with.

Happiness exists only if you have a lot of people to share it with.

Happiness consists in activity; such as the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant read more

Happiness consists in activity; such as the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant pool.

Priestly was the first (unless it was Becarria) who taught my
lips to pronounce this sacred truth--that the greatest read more

Priestly was the first (unless it was Becarria) who taught my
lips to pronounce this sacred truth--that the greatest happiness
of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and
legislation.

You can be happy where you are.

You can be happy where you are.