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There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but read more
There is this difference between happiness and wisdom, that he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he who thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool.
It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable.
It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable.
What is there given by the gods more desirable than a happy hour?
[Lat., Quid datur a divis felici read more
What is there given by the gods more desirable than a happy hour?
[Lat., Quid datur a divis felici optatius hora?]
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and read more
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is read more
He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we read more
To be kind to all, to like many and love a few, to be needed and wanted by those we love, is certainly the nearest we can come to happiness.
To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.
To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a read more
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.