That happiness which comes after misery is all the more enjoyable; it is to one scorched in the sun that the shade of the tree gives exceptional relief.
-Kalidas "Kalidas"
That happiness which comes after misery is all the more enjoyable; it is to one scorched in the sun that the shade of the tree gives exceptional relief.
If you can have everything at fifty that you wanted when you were fifteen, you're happy.
-Alfred Bester
"The Stars My Destination"
Happy people produce. Bored people consume.
-Stephen Richards
Those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.
-Alex Flinn
"The movie, Beastly"
Why should we build our happiness on the opinions of others, when we can find it in our own hearts?
-Jean Jacques Rousseau
"The Social Contract and Discourses"
Every day you can inspire others through your sincere concern for humanity’s happiness and progress.
I never understood the point of being sad when I could choose to be happy.
-Megan McCafferty
"Second Helpings"
Doing good to others is not a duty. It is a joy, for it increases your own health and happiness.
Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.
-Ramana Maharshi
Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results.
-Dennis Wholey