Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do read more

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.

There is something curiously boring about somebody else's happiness.

There is something curiously boring about somebody else's happiness.

If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast this jewel lies,
And they are fools who roam;
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If solid happiness we prize,
Within our breast this jewel lies,
And they are fools who roam;
The world has nothing to bestow,
From our own selves our bliss must flow,
And that dear hut,--our home.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having read more

I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it.

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll
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My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll
be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher.

A psychiatrist asks a lot of expensive questions your wife asks for nothing.

A psychiatrist asks a lot of expensive questions your wife asks for nothing.