Cheerfulness is that quality which enables one to make others happy. It takes its origin half in personal goodness, and half in the belief of the personal goodness of others.

It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.

To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.

Different men seek ... happiness in different ways and by different means.

The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.

Be joyful because it is humanly possible.

Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory.

Others may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow following a man.

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.

The lonely one offers his hand too quickly to whomever he encounters.

We were together. I forget the rest.

It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Remember happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think

Should not the giver be thankful that the receiver received? Is not giving a need? Is not receiving, mercy?

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.