Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.

Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

All the fame you should look for in life is to have lived it quietly.

All the fame you should look for in life is to have lived it quietly.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

God gives quietness at last.

God gives quietness at last.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.