Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.

It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.

Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.

Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.

Happiness for a reason is just another form of misery because the reason can be taken away from us at any time.

He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Happiness is mental harmony; unhappiness is mental inharmony.

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Leisure is being allowed to do nothing.

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.