Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There read more

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There is no greater happiness than this.

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.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.

Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

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.