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“'[T]is a sad thing when all one's happiness is only that the world does not know you are miserable.”
Dorothy Osborne (1627–1695) first seen 1653 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 1653
“Love is the key to happiness and continuity.”
Nezha Chekrouni (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“No more to fabled names confined, To thee, supreme, all-perfect mind, My thoughts direct their flight: Wisdom's thy gift, and all her force From thee derived, unchanging source Of intellectual light! O send her sure, her steady ray To regulate my doubtful way Through life's perplexing road, The mists of error to control, And through its gloom direct my soul To happiness and good!”
Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806) first seen 1763 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ode to Wisdom", sts. 14, 15, in Dodsley's Collection, vol. 3 (2nd ed., 1763), pp. 209–13
“I soften when she sees my three grandchildren. I consider them my retirement gratuity; they are the true source of happiness in my life.”
Anissa Hassouna (1953–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We don't have a shortage of fuel... gas is still cheap and we have an abundance of coal and uranium. The goals might encourage energy conservation—but it would aid in energy conservation if we all dropped dead, too. Energy conservation is not an end in itself—no one really gives a damn about energy conservation—it's happiness that people are concerned with.”
Steve Baer (1938–2024) said by 2024 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“On this special occasion, I extend my wishes to the Chinese leaders and people for endurance, strength, health, and as much happiness as these times permit," Mutsvangwa said in an interview with Chinese media.”
Monica Mutsvangwa (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[Tahiti is] certainly the paradise of the world and if happiness could result from situation and convenience, here it is to be found in the highest perfection. I have seen many parts of the world, but Tahiti is capable of being preferable to them all, and certainly is so considering it in its natural state.”
William Bligh (1754–1817) first seen 1788 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Logbook of HMS Bounty (1 November 1788), p. 194
“I made history and now it gives me tremendous peace and happiness to contribute to the moulding and grooming of other women”
Margaret Mensah-Williams (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I made history and now it gives me tremendous peace and happiness to contribute to the moulding and grooming of other women to also become members of the top echelon of our society.”
Margaret Mensah-Williams (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In my practice as a psychotherapist, I would routinely tell my patients, "Psychotherapy is not about happiness; it is about power. If you go the whole route here, I cannot guarantee that you will leave one jot happier. What I can guarantee you is that you will leave more competent".”
M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All days for the hustle, one day for the happiness”
King Flekky (born 2006) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They tell you that a woman’s happiness lies on obeying her husband. This is not more than a camouflage to make you satisfy their needs.”
Nana Asmaʼu (1793–1864) said by 1864 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happiness is a stranger to mankind, And, like to a forc'd motion, it is ever Strongest at the beginning; then languishing With time, grows weary of our company.”
Sir Samuel Tuke, 1st Baronet (1615–1674) said by 1674 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Finally, happiness is…”
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Scientific and technological achievements must serve social progress, focus on humanity, liberate and develop humanity in a comprehensive manner, constantly improve life, for the benefits and happiness of humanity and for future generations.”
Tô Lâm (born 1957) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Full remarks by General Secretary and President To Lam at 2024 UN Summit of the Future" (22 September 2024)
“The full happiness of the Church, which comes from Christ, does not fail even in the face of our betrayals.”
Angelo Bagnasco (born 1943) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: in Assemblea C.E.I., card. Bagnasco: serve una generazione di adulti che sappia vivere, non vivacchiare, Toscana Oggi.it (May 24, 2010)
“Ideals, my dear Golightly, are the root of every evil. When a man forgets his ideals he may hope for happiness, but not till then.”
John Oliver Hobbes (1867–1906) first seen 1891 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Some Emotions and a Moral (1891), pt. 1, sect. 1
“This institution... with rules and constitutions under the authority of the Holy See, has for its special object the domestic and industrial training of girls (chiefly of the working class) with the view to promote peace and happiness in families, in union with and in imitation of the Holy Family of Nazareth.”
Edward Gilpin Bagshawe (1829–1915) first seen 1913 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia
“... if there be any terrestrial happiness to be had by people of all ranks, especially of an inferior rank, it must certainly be here: here any one may furnish himself with land, and live rent-free, yea, with such a quantity of land, that he may weary himself with walking over his fields of Corn.”
Daniel Denton (1626–1703) said by 1703 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You know so much,” Mari said softly. “You have kept so much knowledge safe. And yet there is still so much more to learn.” Coleen smiled. “Those things are the definition of happiness for a librarian. That and sharing the knowledge we have.”
John G. Hemry (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Have misfortune and disease and frustration and insecurity been necessary to man's ingenuity and industry? Without sorrow should we have had no telegraph? without tears, no camera? Have all the benefits of civilisation been wrung from us in some effort to escape from the blows of fate? And even if so, might not happiness, without the advantages of progress, have still been better?”
E. V. Lucas (1868–1938) said by 1938 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Lotus-eating would give you a terrible stomachache," I said, "wouldn't it?" And the plucky little creature had the hardihood to reply, "I hope so." What can you do with people like this? and England is full of them. Suspicion of happiness is in our blood.”
E. V. Lucas (1868–1938) said by 1938 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The people are certainly the best judges whether they are well governed; and the Crown can have no rights inconsistent with the happiness of the people.”
Jonathan Shipley (1713–1788) said by 1788 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As a popular artist, her music has given her the opportunity to also perform abroad. From the many international performances, performing in Seychelles was her biggest highlight. The bright colours, welcoming people and instant happiness from the nation had her fall in love with the country from the moment she landed.”
Liloca (born 1985) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: An interview with the talented Liloca, retrieved on November 02, 2015
“I used to suffer from losing things that I don’t have,” she said. “It stems from fear of perfection or the pressures of the world, and trying to seek from happiness that you don’t have. An attitude of gratitude should be something that we instil every day”
Lalela Mswane (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don't put money above happiness but it is important because it provides security, and part of the reason I am working so hard right now is to make money. I'm proud to be a 20-year-old who is financially secure”
Malaika Firth (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Where this terrible dogma does not embitter happiness, it corrupts character. Where people believe with a realized belief, their whole lives must be overshadowed with its stupendous horror; where they only pretend to believe, the extent of their hypocrisy can be measured only by their pretence.”
Hypatia Bradlaugh Bonner (1858–1935) first seen 1913 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Christian Hell: From the First to the Twentieth Century (1913)
“I want them to know that there is beauty in independence. And independence doesn’t come cheap. They need to work very hard for it. They shouldn’t place their happiness into anyone’s hand.”
Caroline Esinam Adzogble first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Caroline Esinam Adzogble -24 Year Old, Leading an Education and Technology Revolution in Africa,May 4, 2016,By Lovelyn Okafor
“I am never ever ashamed. My mother taught me that you do not ever feel embarrassed by doing honest work. If it gives you money and brings you happiness, then there’s nothing to be ashamed of. It is my side hustle, I own it, and no one can tell me anything. It is a brand I am very proud of. I can never be ashamed of it”
Noxolo Mathula (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your wedding day is all about you and your partner sharing your happiness with your family and close friends. I’ve decided that I won’t have any bridesmaid at my wedding. I’ve had too many friends turn on me, so only my children will be at the front with me. The few good friends that I do have will wear a special colour that matches with ours to show who they are”
Nomsa Buthelezi (born 1982) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nomsa Buthelezi spills the beans on her own 'perfect wedding' planning,15 July 2019,By CHRIZELDA KEKANA
“All that I intended was, that self-control, in every station and to every individual, is indispensable, if people would retain that equanimity of mind, which depending on self-respect, is the essential of contentment and happiness.”
Sarah Josepha Hale (1788–1879) first seen 1828 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sketches of American Character: The Wedding and the Funeral"; Ladies' Magazine, vol. 1, no. 3 (March 1828), p. 104
“Happiness is, in truth, a very cheap thing when the heart will be contented to traffic with nature—art has quite a different price.”
Sarah Josepha Hale (1788–1879) said by 1879 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It requires but a few threads of hope, for the heart that is skilled in the secret, to weave a web of happiness.”
Sarah Josepha Hale (1788–1879) said by 1879 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When no one wants to appreciate your awesomeness remember that you are the master of the happiness you deserve in your life's journey. Live!”
Lesego Motsepe (1974–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For Happiness, Just leave tomorrow, learn from yesterday and live today.”
Ramesh Singh Pal (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act worthy of yourselves.”
Joseph Warren (1847–1923) said by 1923 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ambition, enterprise, effort and success are largely states of mind; happiness is the United States.”
George Horace Lorimer (1867–1937) first seen 1904 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Poor Richard Junior's Philosophy", The Saturday Evening Post, vol. 177, no. 21 (November 19, 1904), p. 16
“Don’t compare yourself to others, and don’t worry too much about what other people think. There is always the temptation to compare your level of success with others’, but that is a trap. You’ll find happiness when you set your own internal standard for what you want to do, and do what you find internally rewarding.”
Claudia V. Jakubzick wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your great spirits are mere Jack-a-lanterns in the brain—they dance about, shine, and make vagaries—while those who possess happiness, soberly and quietly enjoy their treasure.”
Hannah Cowley (writer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You can love all people. The ability to see all things as they are immediately brings one happiness.”
Shoko Asahara (1955–2018) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Initiation, 1987, quoted in Shimazono 1995, p. 408
“What I want for myself and for all African women, is autonomy, choice and freedom, health, and happiness.”
Lynne Muthoni Wanyeki (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The beatitudes firmly root those who hear them in the present, while at the same time opening them to a future of hope. They are addressed to people who are in difficult human conditions, experiencing trials and contradictions: it is in this state that they discover that they are the recipients of God's action, which is already today an occasion for happiness.”
Enzo Bianchi (1943–2026) said by 2026 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Travelling is an investment in happiness.”
Alessandro Di Battista (born 1978) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: From the interview on the television programme “'Faccia a Faccia”', La7, 11 December 2016
“According to Aristotle, true happiness consists in doing the things we enjoy most with our friends. [...] Those who love philosophy love above all else to philosophise (in Greek: sum-philosophein) with their friends.”
Enrico Berti (1935–2022) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Grazie prof. Berti per aver fatto filosofia insieme a noi!, youtube.com, 19 March 2022 (1:40'-2:58')
“I guess with that in mind, from a leadership perspective, the motivation levels of the team and the happiness of the end customer.”
Jacqueline de Rojas (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Ministry of Happiness is the number one ministry that every government in the world should establish before establishing any other ministry because it reflects the essence of life, the essence of government.”
Rochas Okorocha (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, difficult times and good moments. I pray we have more times of joys but right now the world is going through a difficult time.”
Abiola Ajimobi (1949–2020) said by 2020 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The idea that happiness is a ‘'ready-to-wear’' feeling, easy to find, generates a very low threshold of antibodies against boredom, induces emotional satiety, and this entails, in the medium term, an enormous risk for young people: emotional emptiness, sensory detachment from reality, the absolute denial of desire and passion. (p. 15)”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happiness lies in the courage to challenge oneself, to demand something from one's destiny without letting it run its course without our contribution. (p. 66)”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“However, there is a happiness linked to eroticism that does not necessarily involve the sexual act. The sense of pleasure and ecstasy, for example. Ecstasy evokes an extraordinary, astonishing image. It means ‘being outside’, the feeling one experiences when one manages to detach oneself without resorting to the repression of one's condition. (p. 81)”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source