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

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

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.

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

Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

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

Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

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

Recommend to your children virtues, that alone can make them happy, not gold.

Happiness... it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Unless you make a daily effort to see the world as God sees it, you will never get beyond mere appearances.

We were together. I forget the rest.

It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

Morality is not properly the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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