Beauty is the promise of happiness.
Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.
Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.
You see, antiquated ideas of kindness and generosity are simply bugs that must be programmed out of our world. And these cold, unfeeling machines will show us the way.
Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
Happiness is a mystery like religion, and it should never be rationalized.
Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
Happiness seems to require a modicum of external prosperity.
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
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: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.
Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.
Happy is he who causes a scandal
Unless you make a daily effort to see the world as God sees it, you will never get beyond mere appearances.
Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.
To be happy you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world.
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.
