Kindness is the beginning of cruelty.

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

Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.

Happiness seems to require a modicum of external prosperity.

Beauty is the promise of happiness.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom.

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Leisure is being allowed to do nothing.

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

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

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

Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.

Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.

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

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