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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?]
Happiness seems made to be shared.
[Fr., Le bonheur semble fait pour etre partage.]
Happiness seems made to be shared.
[Fr., Le bonheur semble fait pour etre partage.]
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."
Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.
Happiness is not pleasure, it's victory.
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others,
And in their pleasure takes joy, read more
Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others,
And in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t'were his own.
He is rich who owes nothing.
He is rich who owes nothing.
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.
Be happy. It's one way of being wise.
Be happy. It's one way of being wise.
Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it.
Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it.
