To have been happy, madame, adds to calamity.

To have been happy, madame, adds to calamity.

It was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving but like morning light it scattered the read more

It was only a sunny smile and little it cost in the giving but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.

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.

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.

Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.

Even when we have physical hardships, we can be very happy.

The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what read more

The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.

Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though read more

Dance as though no one is watching you. Love as though you have never been hurt before. Sing as though no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth.

Happiness is not best achieved by those who seek it directly.

Happiness is not best achieved by those who seek it directly.

The celebrated Galen said that employment was nature's physician. It is indeed so important to happiness that indolence is justly read more

The celebrated Galen said that employment was nature's physician. It is indeed so important to happiness that indolence is justly considered the parent of misery.