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He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is read more
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
Happiness isn't a static thing; it's the quest for happiness that allows us to think we're happy, while we continue read more
Happiness isn't a static thing; it's the quest for happiness that allows us to think we're happy, while we continue to search for more.
A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.
A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.
The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything read more
The observation of others is coloured by our inability to observe ourselves impartially. We can never be impartial about anything until we can be impartial about our own organism. - Essays and Aphorisms.
Some of the greater things in life are unseen; that's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, or read more
Some of the greater things in life are unseen; that's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, or dream.
People love others not for who they are but for how they make them feel
People love others not for who they are but for how they make them feel
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."
What is there given by the gods more desirable than a happy hour?
[Lat., Quid datur a divis felici read more
What is there given by the gods more desirable than a happy hour?
[Lat., Quid datur a divis felici optatius hora?]
You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.
You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.
