When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

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

Cheerfulness is that quality which enables one to make others happy. It takes its origin half in personal goodness, and half in the belief of the personal goodness of others.

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

Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.

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

Anything you're good at contributes to happiness.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.

Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you're on it.

True happiness...is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The intention that man should be happy is not in the plan of Creation.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.

Leisure is being allowed to do nothing.

Remember happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude