Happiness Quotes

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

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"The most valuable things in life are not measured in monetary terms; they are measured in smiles, laughter, and love."
Bertrand Russell
"The secret to happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as possible."
Bertrand Russell
"Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to manage them wisely."
Bertrand Russell
R
"I regard the satisfaction of the curious mind as one of the greatest pleasures of human existence."
Robert Boyle
R
"I have always thought that the greatest pleasure is the pleasure of understanding."
Robert Boyle
R
"The surest foundation for a happy life is the pursuit of truth."
Robert Boyle
M
"Happiness is not found in contemplating success, but in the pursuit of it with all your might."
Michael Faraday
M
"The joy of discovery is the greatest reward of the natural philosopher."
Michael Faraday
M
"The greatest pleasure is the pleasure of understanding something previously obscure."
Michael Faraday
J
"Happiness is not a destination but a manner of traveling through existence."
Jacques Charles
H
"Happiness is found not in the destination, but in the quality of the journey."
Hans Christian Ørsted
H
"The pursuit of happiness is less important than the cultivation of purpose."
Hans Christian Ørsted
G
"Happiness is found in simple pleasures."
Gilbert Lewis
G
"Happiness multiplies when shared with others."
Gilbert Lewis
J
"The happiness of understanding exceeds all pleasures that wealth can purchase."
Joseph Gay-Lussac
R
"The gentle smile of discovery makes all the labor of investigation worthwhile."
Robert Boyle
R
"The pursuit of happiness is often frustrated by the pursuit of happiness itself."
Robert Boyle
M
"The joy of discovery lies not in the fame it brings, but in the truth it reveals."
Michael Faraday
M
"The joy of discovery is a treasure that no fortune can buy."
Michael Faraday
J
"The greatest intellectual pleasure comes from comprehending what previously seemed incomprehensible."
Jöns Jacob Berzelius
M
"Contentment comes from pursuing purpose with passion."
Michael Faraday
J
"The joy of discovery is the greatest reward a scientist can know."
Joseph Gay-Lussac
J
"The mind engaged in discovery is the mind most alive."
Jacques Charles
J
"The real reward of discovery is not the discovery itself, but the journey toward it."
Jacques Charles
D
"Happiness is not something that happens; it is something you create."
Dmitri Mendeleev
F
"I find joy in the pursuit of knowledge."
Friedrich Wöhler
F
"The greatest joy is the joy of discovery."
Friedrich Wöhler
A
"Happiness is found in the simple things of life."
Antoine Lavoisier
R
"To be happy is to understand the proper order of things."
Robert Boyle
R
"The pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of understanding."
Robert Boyle