Happiness Quotes

Is it a destination or a practice? These quotes explore the most sought-after human experience.

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"Economic bliss is to be in a position where there is no pressure to economize."
John Maynard Keynes
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"Human happiness is not primarily determined by material wealth but by meaningful engagement."
John Maynard Keynes
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"A man cannot be made happy by force, no matter how benevolent the intention."
Ludwig von Mises
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"The pursuit of happiness begins within oneself."
Antonio Genovesi
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"Happiness is found in the simple things of life."
Antonio Genovesi
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"Happiness multiplies when shared with others."
Antonio Genovesi
"Government exists not to create happiness but to protect freedom."
Friedrich Hayek
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"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."
Jérémie Bentham
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"To know whether the people are happy, ask not the philosophers but the people."
Jérémie Bentham
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"Create all the happiness you are able to create; remove all the misery you are able to remove."
Jérémie Bentham
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"The more happiness is given to the few, the less there is to give to the many."
Jérémie Bentham
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"What is the proper way to produce happiness? By the proper regulation of pain and pleasure."
Jérémie Bentham
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"To be happy, one must not regard happiness as their principal aim."
Jérémie Bentham
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"Legislation should be the art of making people happy."
Jérémie Bentham
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"The highest good is the greatest happiness distributed among the greatest number."
Jérémie Bentham
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"Society is the union of individuals; its happiness is the sum of theirs."
Jérémie Bentham
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"Happiness is not by chance, but by choice."
Johann Tetens
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"Happiness is found in simple things."
Johann Tetens
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"Pleasure is the object, duty and the goal of all rational creatures."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"The greatest happiness is to be free from fear."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"Happiness is the harmony of body and mind."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"The pursuit of happiness is the highest good."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"We are happiest when acting according to our nature."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"Happiness is the natural reward of virtue."
Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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"The pursuit of happiness must be grounded in reason and virtue."
Antonio Genovesi
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"True happiness emerges from living in accordance with one's highest values."
Antonio Genovesi
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"Our happiness depends entirely on our disposition"
George Berkeley
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"The pursuit of happiness requires wisdom and virtue"
George Berkeley
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"Happiness cannot be imposed by decree; it must be pursued by free individuals making their own choices."
Cesare Beccaria
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"The greatest happiness for the greatest number is the measure by which laws should be judged."
Cesare Beccaria