Happiness Quotes

It’s what’s in *yourself* that makes you happy or unhappy.

Who hateth me but for my happiness? Or who is honored now but for his wealth? Rather had I, a Jew, be hated thus, Than pitied in a Christian poverty.

Faith, I am no such fool; everyone for himself in this desert of selfishness which is called life.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

Happy is he who causes a scandal.

I think people really marry far too much; it is such a lottery after all, and for a poor woman a very doubtful happiness.

He who is virtuous is wise; and he who is wise is good; and he who is good is happy.

When obedience to God contradicts what I think will give me pleasure, let me ask myself if I love Him.

People are as happy as they choose to be.

A lot of happiness can be brought to the mentally distraught by a little understanding.