Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

The happiness of the domestic fireside is the first boon of Heaven; and it is well it is so, since read more

The happiness of the domestic fireside is the first boon of Heaven; and it is well it is so, since it is that which is the lot of the mass of mankind.

Ask yourself whether you are happy and you cease to be so.

Ask yourself whether you are happy and you cease to be so.

If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other read more

If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.

Remember that happiness is as contagious as gloom. It should be the first duty of those who are happy to read more

Remember that happiness is as contagious as gloom. It should be the first duty of those who are happy to let others know of their gladness.

We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.

We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.

If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.

If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.

An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.