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Happiness seems to be the result of something happening — inactivity is not very exhilarating.
Happiness seems to be the result of something happening — inactivity is not very exhilarating.
Happiness is possible only when one is busy. The body must toil, the mind must be occupied, and the heart read more
Happiness is possible only when one is busy. The body must toil, the mind must be occupied, and the heart must be satisfied. Those who do good as opportunity offers are sowing seed all the time, and they need not doubt the harvest.
There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but read more
There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he who thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool.
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.
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down read more
Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you
Hold him alone truly fortunate who has ended his life in happy
well-being.
Hold him alone truly fortunate who has ended his life in happy
well-being.
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?
Happiness is perfume, you can't pour it on somebody else without getting a few drops on yourself.rn
Happiness is perfume, you can't pour it on somebody else without getting a few drops on yourself.rn
Happiness is a choice. Your circumstance can affect it, but you're still the one who decides your happiness.
Happiness is a choice. Your circumstance can affect it, but you're still the one who decides your happiness.