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.
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.
Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.
It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we should make ourselves happy.
Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.
The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
I have been very happy, very rich, very beautiful much adulated, very famous and very unhappy
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
The purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.
You don't have to be famous. You just have to make your mother and father proud of you.
Happiness... it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.
Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
Happiness for a reason is just another form of misery because the reason can be taken away from us at any time.
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.
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!
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.
