"What's the worth of sadness in front of happiness?

Never, never settle for these little things. Our goal is something very high. It is eternal peace, eternal joy. Don't settle for a little peace, for a little joy, for petty happiness.

A "life of value," as I see it, has two parts: The first is about one fulfilling oneself and finding meaning by prioritizing, or living the values that they authentically possess. When one's life is consistent with what they truly value, then life just "feels right." But beyond a more self-oriented approach to finding happiness and fulfillment, a good life is making positive differences to those in the family, the community, the country, and the world.

One of the best ways to support the development of patience is to cultivate happiness with yourself.

Whether we walk among our people or alone among the hills, happiness in life's walking depends on how we feel about others in our hearts.

When one feels oneself smitten by love for a woman, one ought to say to oneself, "What are her surroundings? What has been her life? All one's future happiness lies in the answer.

Happiness is heaven in human heart.

Misery builds character, happiness makes cheesecake.

The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.

Too much stress cannot be laid...upon the admonition that we seek so far as possible to live in the lives of other people. By sharing in the misfortunes of others, and rejoicing in their happiness, you add to your own emotional serenity and stability.

Happiness is attained, not through self-interest, but through unconditional fidelity in endless love of eternal light.

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.

The best kind of happiness is a habit you're passionate about.

Happiness is never there to stay [...] Happiness is merely a respite offered by inquietude.

Why should I laugh?' asked the old man. 'Madness in youth is true wisdom. Go, young man, follow your dream, and if you do not find the happiness that you seek, at any rate you will have had the happiness of seeking it.

Money isn't the solution to your problems. It only lets you carry your unhappiness around in style.

Probably the wisest words that were ever uttered to me. Came from a therapist. I was sitting in her office, crying my eyes out. . . and she said, "So let me get this straight. You base your personal happiness on things entirely out of your control.

Remember, whatever you focus upon, increases...When you focus on the things you need, you'll find those needs increasing. If you concentrate your thoughts on what you don't have, you will soon be concentrating on other things that you had forgotten you don't have-and feel worse! If you set your mind on loss, you are more likely to lose...But a grateful perspective brings happiness and abundance into a person's life.

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.

If I'd stayed there, would I always have been happy? No, I suppose not. People move away, grow older, die, and the bright belief that there will be another marvelous thing around each corner fades. It is now or never; we must snatch at happiness as it flies.

Do not look for happiness outside yourself. The awakened seek happiness inside.

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

I don't think man was meant to attain happiness so easily. Happiness is like those palaces in fairy tales whose gates are guarded by dragons: we must fight in order to conquer it.

The happiness of the drop is to die in the river.