If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other read more

If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier that other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.

Happy the man whose wish and care a few paternal acres bound, content to breathe his native air in his read more

Happy the man whose wish and care a few paternal acres bound, content to breathe his native air in his own ground.

Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself.

Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself.

Happiness has many roots, but none more important than security.

Happiness has many roots, but none more important than security.

Many search for happiness as we look for a hat we wear on our heads.

Many search for happiness as we look for a hat we wear on our heads.

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.

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.

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, read more

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.

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.