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