Happiness Quotes

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

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"I believe that happiness is a byproduct of living according to one's values."
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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"Happiness is found in living authentically."
Taslima Nasrin
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"Happiness blooms when we stop chasing it."
Taslima Nasrin
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"To be happy is not to be without problems, but to find purpose in addressing them."
Walter Sisulu
"Happiness is found in small moments of connection with others."
Leymah Gbowee
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"The pursuit of happiness is hollow if others suffer in its shadow"
Oliver Tambo
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"I want to see every child smile and laugh."
Malala Yousafzai
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"I was blessed to find true love."
Edith Windsor
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"I was lucky to find someone I loved that much."
Edith Windsor
"We must learn happiness as a discipline, not expect it as a gift."
Leymah Gbowee
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"The pursuit of happiness begins with understanding ourselves."
Shirin Ebadi
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"Happiness is found in contribution, not accumulation."
Shirin Ebadi
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"Happiness comes not from acceptance, but from the courage to question and improve."
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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"Happiness is often confused with comfort. They are not the same thing."
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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"Happiness is not found in submission but in self-determination."
Taslima Nasrin
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"Happiness found in conformity is a shallow thing."
Taslima Nasrin
"Happiness is built on the foundation of knowing you have contributed something meaningful."
Leymah Gbowee
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"The pursuit of happiness requires first understanding what truly makes us happy."
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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"The pursuit of happiness is incomplete without the pursuit of truth."
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"Joy comes from living authentically."
Peter Tatchell
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"The Constitution protects the right to marry as essential to the pursuit of happiness in a free society."
Obergefell v. Hodges
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"Part of our humanity is not just surviving, but flourishing, experiencing joy and laughter."
Desmond Tutu
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"Happiness cannot flourish where fear is the dominant emotion."
Taslima Nasrin
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"My marriage to Thea was the happiest decision of my life."
Edith Windsor
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"Happiness comes from living authentically."
Edith Windsor
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"I lived long enough to see love win."
Edith Windsor
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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
Tim Gill
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"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."
Tim Gill
"Happiness is found in fighting for something larger than yourself."
Peter Tatchell
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"Communities thrive when all members feel valued."
Tim Gill