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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.
Happiness seems to be the result of something happening — inactivity is not very exhilarating.
Happiness seems to be the result of something happening — inactivity is not very exhilarating.
Happiness consists in activity; such as the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant read more
Happiness consists in activity; such as the constitution of our nature; it is a running stream, and not a stagnant pool.
The highest happiness, the purest joys of life, wear out at last.
[Ger., Das beste Gluck, des Lebens schonste read more
The highest happiness, the purest joys of life, wear out at last.
[Ger., Das beste Gluck, des Lebens schonste Kraft
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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.
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.
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.
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.
