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

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.

Morality is not the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.

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

The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.

Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.

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

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