Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable.

Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.

Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.

Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness.

Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have it depends solely on what you think.

Always leave something to wish for otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

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.

The happiness of this life depends less on what befalls you than the way in which you take it.