Happiness Quotes

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

18390 quotes

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"The paradox of happiness is that it comes from pursuing something greater than it."
Julius Rosenthal
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"Happiness is not the absence of struggle, but the mastery of it."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"The world rewards those who combine ambition with genuine concern for others' welfare."
James B. Duke
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"To live without passion is to merely exist rather than truly live."
James B. Duke
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"I have found that the most satisfying acquisitions are those that benefit many."
James B. Duke
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"The foundation of all lasting happiness is found in the service of others."
James B. Duke
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"The worker who produces the most is not always the happiest."
Frederick W. Taylor
"The foundation of happiness is built upon honest dealings with oneself and others."
Solomon Loeb
"The pursuit of happiness is noble; the pursuit of meaning is essential."
Solomon Loeb
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"The true luxury is not in gold or silver, but in human comfort and dignity."
George M. Pullman
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"A single student's breakthrough is a teacher's greatest reward."
William H. McCallum
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"A happy life is not by chance but by choice."
Elbert Gary
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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
Whiting Williams
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"The worker's satisfaction comes from doing a job well."
Frederick W. Taylor
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"The greatest satisfaction comes not from acquiring wealth, but from using it wisely."
James B. Duke
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"The richest man is he who is content with what he has earned honestly."
James B. Duke
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"Monotony in work breeds discontent; variety breeds engagement and excellence."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"Happiness is not found in idleness, but in meaningful contribution to society."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"The pursuit of happiness through external means is endless; through understanding, it is attainable."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"The person who gets the most satisfaction from life is the person who makes the most demands on themselves."
Charles Schwab
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"Comfort in travel is not a luxury; it is a necessity for the modern soul."
George M. Pullman
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"The satisfied worker builds better things than the desperate one ever could."
Whiting Williams
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"The greatest pleasure is found in the elevation of those around you."
James B. Duke
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"I have found that happiness is not found in having, but in giving."
James B. Duke
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"Boredom is the enemy of both productivity and happiness."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"The worker's happiness is not a luxury; it is a necessity for sustainable progress."
Hugo Münsterberg
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"The joy of mathematics is in understanding, not memorizing."
William H. McCallum
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"The joy of discovery is the greatest reward in learning."
William H. McCallum
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"Success measured only in dollars is a bankruptcy of the soul."
Elbert Gary
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"The test of prosperity is how it changes a man; prosperity that humbles is rare and precious."
Elbert Gary