The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

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

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

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

As a rock star, I have two instincts, I want to have fun, and I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both.

The lonely one offers his hand too quickly to whomever he encounters.

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.

Be joyful because it is humanly possible.

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

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

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

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

But happiness is no respecter of persons.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.

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

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

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

Happiness for a reason is just another form of misery because the reason can be taken away from us at any time.