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.

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

We were together. I forget the rest.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

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

Happiness... it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

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

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

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

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

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

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

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

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.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another's keeping .

Man's real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so.

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

No one has a right to consume happiness without producing it.