To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.
HAPPINESS, SECURE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO IT
Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.
HAPPINESS, GRIEF THAT DEVELOPS THE POWER OF THE MIND
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.
HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS DOES NOT COME FROM DOING EASY WORK
Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness.
Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
HAPPINESS, NEVER MAKE FRIENDS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ABOVE OR BELOW YOU IN STATUS
Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.
HAPPINESS, SUFFERING IS NOT A PUNISHMENT
