Quotes about happiness

In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time.

Rose Kennedy

To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness.

Erich Fromm

Never mind your happiness; do your duty.

Will Durant

Happiness is tied to circumstance and joyfulness is tied to spirit and gratitude.

Brené Brown

You should never lose heart. God is merciful and kind- he has endowed you with the best gift- smile, which can make millions happy.

Mother Teresa

I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house. I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.

Magic Johnson

When you can be happy in your sadness as you are in your happiness. Then you know the key to life.

Suze Orman

I am exceedingly anxious that this Union, the Constitution, and the liberties of the people shall be perpetuated in accordance with the original idea for which that struggle was made, and I shall be most happy indeed if I shall be an humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty, and of this, his almost chosen people, for perpetuating the object of that great struggle.

Abraham Lincoln

Another ingredient in a happy marriage: Budget the luxuries first!

Robert A. Heinlein

Here’s the secret to a happy marriage: Do what your wife tells you.

Denzel Washington