Happiness Quotes

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

"The greatest wealth is contentment of the soul."

"Happiness is the state of perfect health of body and mind."

"Happiness comes not from having but from understanding."

"The path to happiness is paved with understanding."

"The necessity of pursuing happiness is the foundation of liberty."

"All the sciences and arts, when properly cultivated, contribute to the happiness of mankind."

"Prosperity consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."

"Contemplation of truth is the supreme happiness."

"Happiness is achieved through the perfection of virtue."

"The greatest pleasure is the exercise of the intellect."

"The pursuit of pleasure without wisdom leads to pain."

"The path to happiness is through understanding and acceptance."

"Joy is a transition to a greater perfection."

"Understanding produces joy."

"The chief source of happiness is the ability to appreciate what you have."

"When I consider all my worries, I remember that my life's philosophy is to be happy."

"Happiness is not found in pursuits, but in the pursuit of meaningful action."

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

"Happiness is a state of being, not a state of having."

"Human happiness depends upon knowing the purpose of human life."

"The purpose of the human will is happiness."

"The pursuit of happiness must be the pursuit of virtue."

"The contemplation of divine things is the ultimate happiness."

"The greatest happiness lies in the pursuit of understanding the natural world."

"Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that you'll be happy when you get to work some day. Believing that this year will be better than last year. Believing that spring will bring relief. Believing that your luck will change if only this letter arrives. Believing that happiness will come with a new job. Believing that when you move to the next town it will all be better."

"The happiness of life is made up of the little charities of a good cup of coffee, a compliment, a cheerful look or a word of encouragement."

"The greatest pleasures come from dedication to purpose."

"A life devoted to pleasure is a life devoted to emptiness masquerading as fullness."

"Human happiness depends upon knowing the purpose of human life."