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

Leisure is being allowed to do nothing.

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

Be joyful because it is humanly possible.

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

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.

It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we should make ourselves happy.

Beauty is the promise of happiness.

Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.

Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

If you're not having fun, you're doing something wrong.

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!

Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.

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.

I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you're on it.

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

A man is never as big as when he is on his knees to help a child.

God is a community of persons and He has created you in His image, not as an isolated individual, but as a person whom He has invited to a communal life with Himself and with the whole human family.

Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.