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Many persons have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity read more
Many persons have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Happiness is not given but exchanged.
Happiness is not given but exchanged.
The celebrated Galen said that employment was nature's physician. It is indeed so important to happiness that indolence is justly read more
The celebrated Galen said that employment was nature's physician. It is indeed so important to happiness that indolence is justly considered the parent of misery.
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
Oh, Mirth and Innocence! Oh, Milk and Water!
Ye happy mixture of more happy days!
Oh, Mirth and Innocence! Oh, Milk and Water!
Ye happy mixture of more happy days!
Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.
Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all read more
What can be happier than for a man, conscious of virtuous acts,
and content with liberty, to despise all human affairs?
[Lat., Quid enim est melius quam memoria recte factorum, et
libertate contentum negligere humana?]
