A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child.

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

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

Others may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow following a man.

He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star.

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

Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.

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

Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

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

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.

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

Happiness can exist only in acceptance.

We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.