"But what is after all the happiness of mere power? There is a greater happiness possible than to be lord of heaven and earth; that is the happiness of being truly loved"

"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"

"Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling"

"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die"

"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action"

"Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it"

"Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances"

"Happiness does not consist in pastimes and amusements but in virtuous activities"

"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory"

"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so"

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore guard accordingly"