Quotes about Happiness

“The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.”

“There is no such thing as the pursuit of happiness, but there is the discovery of joy.”

“It is also rarer to find happiness in a man surrounded by the miracles of technology than among people living in the desert of the jungle and who by the standards set by our society would be considered destitute and out of touch.”

“You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all.”

“It is the true duty of every man to promote the happiness of his fellow creatures to the utmost of his power.”

“For me, the only sources of moral values are the pursuit of understanding and the pursuit of happiness.”

“We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.”

“The culture of a workplace - an organization's values, norms and practices - has a huge impact on our happiness and success.”

“Tell me what you feel in your room when the full moon is shining in upon you and your lamp is dying out, and I will tell you how old you are, and I shall know if you are happy.”

“In theory there is a possibility of perfect happiness: To believe in the indestructible element within one, and not to strive towards it.”

“I never was someone who was at ease with happiness.”

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

“Each person is living for himself; his own happiness is all he can ever personally feel.”

“Why does watching a dog be a dog fill one with happiness?”

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

“Happiness is overrated. There has to be conflict in life.”

“The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.”

“That should be the measure of success for everyone. It's not money, it's not fame, it's not celebrity; my index of success is happiness.”

“It gets better: there's a light at the end of the tunnel. It may take one day, it may take ten years. But one day, you will find happiness if you manifest it. Put that energy out, and it'll come back.”

“Happiness is only real when shared.”

“Seek happiness for its own sake, and you will not find it; seek for duty, and happiness will follow as the shadow comes with the sunshine.”