Happiness Quotes

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

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"The happiness of society is the end of government."
John Adams
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"The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions."
John Adams
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"The pursuit of happiness must be grounded in the happiness of all."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"To pursue happiness for oneself alone is to miss its true essence."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"Happiness multiplies when shared with those in need."
Marquis de Lafayette
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"The comfort of alignment is worth more than the spoils of betrayal."
Benedict Arnold
"It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself."
Thomas Paine
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"The pursuit of happiness must never come at the expense of one's principles."
Patrick Henry
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"The happiness of mankind consists in the practice of virtue."
Samuel Adams
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"The happiness of a people and the good order and preservation of civil government depend upon virtue."
James Madison
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"The first thing necessary for the public happiness is the virtues of the people."
Alexander Hamilton
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"The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation."
Alexander Hamilton
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"The happiness of society is the end of government."
John Adams
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"They generally are happiest who have the fewest wants and are least anxious about satisfying them."
John Adams
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"A mind always employed is always happy."
John Adams
"Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor."
Benjamin Franklin
"Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it."
Benjamin Franklin
"Smile once and the world smiles with you."
Benjamin Franklin
"It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself."
Thomas Paine
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"Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."
George Washington
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"Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person's own mind than on the externals."
George Washington
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"Temperance and moderation are the path to lasting happiness."
Samuel Adams
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"The happiness of the individual is tied to the welfare of the community."
Samuel Adams
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"The pursuit of happiness is the natural right of every human being."
Patrick Henry
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"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."
Alexander Hamilton
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"The happiness of society is the end of government."
John Adams
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"The happiness of mankind is the end of the institution of government."
John Adams
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"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just to enjoy your ice cream while it is on your plate."
John Adams
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"A mind always employed is always happy."
John Adams
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it."
Benjamin Franklin