Happiness Quotes

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

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"Happiness is a byproduct of meaningful engagement, not a direct goal."
Simone de Beauvoir
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"He who would be happy must not think of himself."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"The poor man is happy when he has enough; the rich man is never content."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"Happiness is found within oneself."
Pierre Corneille
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"Joy comes from simple things."
Pierre Corneille
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"Happiness is not found in great deeds, but in small acts of kindness."
Jean Racine
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"The satisfied heart seeks no more."
Jean Racine
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"The pursuit of happiness is the greatest law ever given to mankind."
Voltaire
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"The greatest happiness comes from within."
Stéphane Mallarmé
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."
Charles Baudelaire
"The greatest pleasure I take is in the change of the seasons."
Charles Baudelaire
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"There is only one way to become happy by means of the heart, and that is to have no heart."
Denis Diderot
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"The pursuit of pleasure without purpose leads only to emptiness."
Denis Diderot
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"To be happy, one must have the courage to be oneself despite society's expectations."
Denis Diderot
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"Happiness is not found in the absence of struggle, but in its noble pursuit."
Pierre Corneille
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"To find happiness, one must first understand what does not bring it."
Pierre Corneille
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"The happiest state is that where all, without exception, enjoy perfect liberty."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"I am convinced that we do more good by being happy than in any other way."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"Happiness is a good action."
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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"The greatest obstacle to happiness is the pursuit of happiness itself."
Molière
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"The greatest wealth is the ability to be content with simplicity."
Molière
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"The pursuit of happiness often prevents us from finding true contentment."
Jean Racine
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"Happiness is not a destination but a series of small moments fully lived."
Jean Racine
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"Illusion is the first of all pleasures."
Voltaire
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"I have decided to be happy because it is good for my health."
Voltaire
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"Every comfort which does not come from within is not true comfort."
Voltaire
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"Happiness is found in moments, not destinations"
Arthur Rimbaud
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"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement."
Paul Verlaine
"Happiness is not a destination but a rebellion against sorrow."
Charles Baudelaire
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"Joy is found in small moments of grace."
Pierre Corneille