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

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude

Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.

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.

All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.

We were together. I forget the rest.

The purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.

The intention that man should be happy is not in the plan of Creation.

As a rock star, I have two instincts, I want to have fun, and I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both.

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

He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.

Happiness is a virtue, not its reward.

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

Happiness is mental harmony; unhappiness is mental inharmony.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.