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.

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

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

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.

Happiness is a mystery like religion, and it should never be rationalized.

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

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

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.

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

Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.

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

God is a community of persons and He has created you in His image, not as an isolated individual, but as a person whom He has invited to a communal life with Himself and with the whole human family.

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

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.

Happiness can exist only in acceptance.

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

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

If you deliberately set out to be less than you are capable, you'll be unhappy for the rest of your life.