Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness. Zhuangzi absencehappinessstrive Change image and share on social
Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites, passions, and affections. Joseph Butler affectionappetiteconsist Change image and share on social
The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions. Alfred Lord Tennyson absenceconsisthappiness Change image and share on social
I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition. Martha Washington cheerfulcircumstancedetermine share on social
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. John Barrymore doorhappinessleave Change image and share on social
Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers' gardens. Douglas William Jerrold firesidegardengrow Change image and share on social
All true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and unclouded pleasure are contained within the knowledge and love of God. Said Nursi bountycontaingod Change image and share on social
There is this difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man, really is so; but he that thinks himself the wisest, is generally the greatest fool. Charles Caleb Colton differencefoolgenerally Change image and share on social
There is no excellence without labor. One cannot dream oneself into either usefulness or happiness. Liberty Hyde Bailey dreamexcellencehappiness Change image and share on social
Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. Storm Jameson capacitydeeplyenjoy Change image and share on social
