Whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and read more

Whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and set me to thinking of plans to gain my freedom.

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.

Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, read more

Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has read more

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die, and the grass is already over him.

Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.

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

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

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.