Happiness Quotes
Is it a destination or a practice? These quotes explore the most sought-after human experience.
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"Happiness is the tendency to produce pleasure and avoid pain."Jérémie Bentham
"The pursuit of happiness is the fundamental human right."Jérémie Bentham
"Happiness is not the end of life, but the journey through it."Jérémie Bentham
"To be happy is to have a mind in accord with nature."Jérémie Bentham
"Happiness springs not from the abundance of possessions but from the harmony between desire and circumstance."Antonio Genovesi
"The pursuit of happiness becomes self-defeating when it becomes the sole object of pursuit."Antonio Genovesi
"Pleasure and pain are the only true measures of good and evil."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"Happiness is found in the harmony between body and sensation."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"Happiness is the equilibrium between desire and satisfaction."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The body's pleasure is the mind's enlightenment in disguise."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of harmony with our nature."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The pursuit of happiness through virtue is the highest calling of human existence."Johann Tetens
"Happiness pursued directly eludes us; it arrives unbidden when we pursue virtue and purpose instead."Johann Tetens
"Happiness springs not from wealth, but from the proper use of reason."Antonio Genovesi
"Happiness consists in virtue"Giovanni Vico
"Virtue is the path to happiness"Giovanni Vico
"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of justice and liberty."Cesare Beccaria
"The happiness of individuals is the true measure of the prosperity of a state."Cesare Beccaria
"The happiness of the individual cannot be separated from the happiness of society."Cesare Beccaria
"The happiness of a nation is measured by the freedom and security of its citizens."Cesare Beccaria
"Happiness springs from the correct use of our intellectual faculties."George Berkeley
"Happiness follows naturally from virtuous living and clear thinking."George Berkeley
"The pursuit of happiness without the foundation of virtue is like building upon sand."Antonio Genovesi
"Pleasure is the natural goal of all living creatures."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"Happiness flows from understanding our true nature."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The path to happiness is through honest self-examination."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"Happiness requires the harmonious functioning of all bodily systems."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The pursuit of pleasure within reason is entirely justified."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"Happiness is the only rational goal of existence."Julien Offray de La Mettrie
"The pursuit of happiness often obscures the happiness found in simple pursuits."Johann Tetens