Happiness Quotes

"The pursuit of happiness through reason alone leads to tranquility."

"We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once."

"The greatest joys are the products of virtue and wisdom."

"A man may imagine himself happy, but he can never be sure until he is dead."

"Sensual pleasures are but shadows when compared to the divine."

"All the pleasures of sense are not to be compared with one moment of true understanding."

"He that uses his will is the most happy."

"Happiness, in its full extent, is the utmost pleasure we are capable of."

"The pleasure of those who occupy themselves with intellectual pursuits is incomparably greater than that of the sensualist."

"Happiness cannot be the sole end of human existence."

"The highest good requires the cooperation of virtue and happiness."

"Blessedness is not the reward of virtue, but virtue itself."

"Joy is man's transition from a lesser to a greater perfection."

"The knowledge of God is the mind's greatest happiness."

"The pursuit of pleasure often leads to pain."

"One who is satisfied with his portion is rich indeed."

"Happiness is found in contentment, not acquisition."

"Some species of pleasure, though pure, yet are so weak and languishing, that they are scarce worth the name."

"The practice of virtue is the only path to true happiness."

"Misery is the portion of those who indulge in inordinate passions."

"The pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of virtue."

"The greatest wealth is health and a peaceful mind."

"I never approved of the pursuit of happiness: it must ensue."

"The key to happiness is the cultivation of reason and virtue."

"The first and strongest desire that God placed in man was the desire of happiness."

"The great art of life is not to feel our pains, but to feel the joy within."

"True wealth is contentment of the soul."

"Happiness is not found in possessions, but in peace of mind."

"He who desires nothing is the richest of men."

"The goal of every intelligent being is happiness."