Happiness Quotes
Is it a destination or a practice? These quotes explore the most sought-after human experience.
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"That man is to be envied whose labor is a pleasure."Demosthenes
"The secret of happiness is not in having what you want, but in wanting what you have."Demosthenes
"No one can live happily who looks only to himself and turns everything to his own advantage."Demosthenes
"The pursuit of happiness through external means is a path that leads to emptiness."Miltiades
"The greatest pleasure is in the simple things of life."Themistocles
"The pursuit of happiness through virtue is the only lasting path."Philip II
"Happiness is not found in the absence of struggle, but in its noble engagement."Isocrates
"The happiness of the moment passes, but the happiness of having lived well endures."Isocrates
"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants and contentment with what we have."Demosthenes
"The happiness that comes from duty is deeper than all pleasure."Themistocles
"Happiness depends upon being free, and freedom depends upon being courageous."Pericles
"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."Pericles
"A kingdom's true wealth lies in the contentment of its people."Philip II
"Happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to others."Demosthenes
"Happiness comes from understanding the world around us."Eratosthenes
"The pursuit of happiness begins with understanding."Eratosthenes
"The pursuit of happiness is a worthy goal; the pursuit of virtue is the path to it."Isocrates
"The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage."Pericles
"Happiness is not a destination but a journey of becoming."Pericles
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."Demosthenes
"Whoever is happy will make others happy."Demosthenes
"The pursuit of happiness lies in the pursuit of understanding."Aristarchus
"Happiness is not a destination but a way of traveling."Isocrates
"The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage."Pericles
"Happiness is the exercise of vital powers along a line of excellence."Pericles
"Health is the condition for happiness."Galen
"The secret to happiness is found in the cultivation of virtue and the pursuit of excellence in all things."Pericles
"The pursuit of pleasure without purpose leads only to emptiness."Pericles
"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants and a contented mind."Xenophon
"The greatest wealth is simplicity."Xenophon