Happiness Quotes

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

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"Presence is the antidote to psychological suffering."
Eckhart Tolle
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"To be happy one must have lost all hope of being otherwise."
Helena Blavatsky
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"Happiness comes not from what you have, but from what you are."
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
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"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it."
Alan Watts
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"The quality of life is determined by its capacity for feeling and experiencing joy."
Alan Watts
"The pursuit of happiness is found in service to others."
Annie Besant
"Happiness is not a destination but a direction."
Annie Besant
"Never allow another to determine your happiness or worth."
Paramahansa Yogananda
"Happiness is your natural state when you remove obstacles."
Paramahansa Yogananda
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"Happiness is found in simple things: a cup of tea, a good book, a friend's company."
Rudolf Steiner
"Love is the only currency that matters in the end."
Ram Dass
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"Happiness is the natural state of man when he lives in harmony with nature and his own being."
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
"The pursuit of happiness is often thwarted by the very intensity of the pursuit itself."
Annie Besant
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"The pursuit of happiness is fulfilled only through the pursuit of higher purpose."
Helena Blavatsky
"The pain of the world is just the edge of joy calling to us."
Ram Dass
"True wealth is having time to love and be loved."
Ram Dass
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"Happiness is found in the alignment of action with innermost conviction."
Rudolf Steiner
"The pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of purpose."
Annie Besant
"Happiness flows from alignment with truth."
Annie Besant
"True happiness is found in service to others."
Annie Besant
"Happiness grows when shared with others."
Annie Besant
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"Happiness is found in service to others."
Helena Blavatsky
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"We should fill life's cup rather than empty it."
William James
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"How to gain, how to keep, how to recover happiness is in fact for most men at all times the secret motive of all they do."
William James
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"The true formula for human happiness is D equals R minus E."
William James
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"Happiness, happiness is the only sanction of life."
William James
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"Human happiness requires both social and individual elements."
William James
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"True happiness is found in obedience to God."
Jonathan Edwards
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"Joy flows from a conscience at peace with God."
Jonathan Edwards
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"The quest for happiness is itself the obstacle to happiness."
Paul Tillich