The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
Age does not make us childish, as some say; it finds us true children.
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.
I will not be afraid because I understand... And understanding is happiness.
There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!
Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.
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.
We were together. I forget the rest.
It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them.
Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of unhappiness.
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
The lonely one offers his hand too quickly to whomever he encounters.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.
To be happy you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world.
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.
