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“My profession has taught me that the most difficult and improbable thing is to change. Yet the pursuit of happiness lies not in preserving, but in the courage to change the course of events.”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happiness is like a train without a timetable: one comes along every now and then. You cannot predict its arrival, nor know when it will leave again. Your job is to go to the station.”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Never give up on the idea that happiness can't be found for you somewhere in the world. Don't even do it on the last day of your life, because there will always be someone close to you who needs to glimpse it in your eyes.”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Excessive protection prevents maturation, thus also blocking emotional development and happiness.”
Paolo Crepet (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every situation and comment was filtered through the lens of ‘I am not enough’, ‘I am a failure’, and ‘I am a burden’, leading to a distorted self-image and a sense of being unloved unless I performed perfectly, Even when I graduated and secured a good job, it did not come with happiness as I thought.”
Yvette Ishimwe (born 1996) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/13599/news/education/rwandan-author-opens-up-about-overcoming-depression-in-new-book (The new Times, January 08, 2024)
“I believe everyone has the right to seek career development and pursue happiness, but I also know leaving the country won’t solve the problems in the healthcare system. I’m not too worried, though; those who have left will build capacity and many will return in later years to contribute positively to the Nigerian health system.”
Matilda Kerry (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My kids. Watching them grow gives me utmost happiness. Walking into office and seeing smiling employees motivates me to keep doing good work”
Radhika Aggarwal wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Happiness is the harvest of a quiet eye.”
Austin O'Malley (author) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But listening is a skill, and like any skill, it takes practice. Some may have more natural talent for it, like playing a sport or musical instrument, but we all can, and should, put serious effort into getting better at it. Your effectiveness and happiness depend on it. Good listeners are not only good doctors, they are good human beings.”
Hilde Britt Mellbye (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A career in science requires energy spent on excellent work and taking excellent care of one’s children and spouse. Dedication and hard work will lead to fulfillment, a secure and respectable position, financial independence, happiness and peace.”
Rashika El Ridi (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our economy is based on spending billions to persuade people that happiness is buying things, and then insisting that the only way to have a viable economy is to make things for people to buy so they'll have jobs and get enough money to buy things.”
Philip Slater (1927–2013) first seen 1970 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Pursuit of Loneliness (1990)[1970], p. 165.
“If you want to worship Goddess Lakshmi, then worship and respect your wife who is a goddess in true sense because she fulfils the responsibility of nurturing, happiness, prosperity, food and care of your family with great devotion.”
Swami Prasad Maurya (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Who know but that, once his poverty and misery shall have been assuaged, the Chinese will return to the freedom of thought, speech, and enterprise that we have realized is necessary for personal happiness and national well-being.”
Maria Kalaw Katigbak (1912–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Alignment and adjustment to God's plans for us is one of the basic requisites to happiness here in earth. This is especially necessary at a time when the Filipino woman, buoyed with a newfound sense of accomplishment, is tempted to forget what she was made for and how her talents can be used.”
Maria Kalaw Katigbak (1912–1992) said by 1992 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Whereas no civil society can subsist without a supreme principle regulating the morality of its acts and laws, the Church has received from God this lofty mission, which tends to the happiness of the people, while she in no way embarrasses, by the exercise of this her ministry, the free and prompt action of Governments.”
Giacomo Antonelli (1806–1876) first seen 1870 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter of H. E. Cardinal Antonelli to the Nuncio at Paris (19 March 1870)
“I think there is a tendency of viewing happiness as a destination and that you can exist in that state forever, I dont buy that.”
Sue Nyathi (born 1978) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sue Nyathi on her ground breaking book: The Gold Diggers 06 July, 2018
“For me, the support I offer is simple: when I'm on the pitch I feel compelled to win, even if it's just to bring a small moment of happiness to our people”
Marlène Kasaj (born 1996) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo,11 July 2025
“True temporal and eternal happiness lies in the possession of God. (p. 127)”
Dolindo Ruotolo (1882–1970) said by 1970 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“O eternal light, I come to You, and in Your words I see truths that transcend all others; I see them, I accept them, I adore them, I absorb them into my life, I make them my norm, my character, the reason and guide for all my actions, the pasture of my mind, the flame of my heart, bliss in exile, happiness revealed in the eternal homeland. (p. 1606)”
Dolindo Ruotolo (1882–1970) said by 1970 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Beyond my upset I was flooded by a deep happiness, similar to the one he made me feel when forcing me to surrender to his virility. No one else before him had given me this gratification, but I realised now that the longing to be violated, body and soul, must have always been inside me.”
Edith Templeton (1916–2006) said by 2006 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My advice to anyone is to find happiness in you and your God-given talent or skill. And not in people or things, because those come and go. And secondly, the journey to knowing thyself never ends so one should never stop finding themselves. You’ll be surprised what you find. Thirdly, do not be afraid of change, change is growth and growth is good.”
Samkelo Ndlovu (born 1989) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: INTERVIEW WITH SAMKELO NDLOVU Blackpridemou (26 January 2011)
“Some of the hugs we get after we leave the stage, yooooo! You have to be strong, remain focused and show fans that you’re a married man in their state of happiness otherwise…,”
Takesure Zamar Ncube (born 1981) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘My wife left her job to support my career’,12 October 2019
“My definition of happiness isn’t about what I do, or where I am. It’s all inside. It’s when I feel content, or I know who I am and what i’m about.”
Raquel Justice (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel pressure but also happiness every time I play for my nation.”
Clara Luvanga (born 2005) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Luvanga on 'hero' Ronaldo and 'becoming best in Africa' BBC Sport (25 September 2024)
“At some point I became audacious enough to believe it would be a good idea to follow my passion. Since returning to B.U. to complete my degree I have been inspired, assisted, encouraged, and pushed along this course by several generous professors and other helpers. It is good to be led in this way! I have discovered here that much happiness is the product of risk and dedicated effort.”
Kirsty Cameron wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Ang success para sa akin is happiness and contentment, and ’yung nakakapagpasaya ka ng ibang tao.”
Kara David (born 1973) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My main purpose really is share happiness and good vibes.”
Iya Villania (born 1986) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Iya Villania says son Primo spreads good vibes all around". PEP.ph. 03 July 2019.
“At the Roland Garros in particular, I played the best tennis of my life, after saving a match point with a dive and outclassing Borg in the quarterfinals. Sixty seconds of total fulfillment, of happiness, at the end of the final with Harold Solomon and then that was it. That evening, at the gala dinner, I remember feeling very sad. A sense of emptiness. Almost depression, which lasted three weeks.”
Adriano Panatta (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Didn't I tell you? They will accuse you of all the wrongdoings, they will call you ugly names, they will make you forget it is me, who is the source of your happiness.”
Shahram Shiva wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don't get happiness out of others' defeats. I cherish and enjoy my own victory. I am not an athlete with a number on my back, nor am I a telephone number. And how many times do I need to prove myself.”
Jeet (actor) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel filmmaking is a process, where you have to start on a clean slate with every new film, forgetting the past ones. I find happiness in all sorts of situations and try to keep away from controversies. We are all here to work and make a difference, isn’t it?”
Jeet (actor) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I cannot depend my happiness anymore on somebody else.”
Cherry Pie Picache (born 1970) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Cherry Pie Picache at Edu Manzano nananatiling friends kahit break na". 20 December 2023.
“Find happiness in experiences, in other people, and in themselves and not have to rely on materials things.”
Andi Eigenmann (born 1990) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Andi Eigenmann on the importance of living simply". 3 November 2020.
“Money does not buy happiness.”
Andi Eigenmann (born 1990) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Andi Eigenmann on the importance of living simply". 3 November 2020.
“I let it go, I found genuine happiness. And as much as my life is probably not as extravagant—nothing close to my life before—I couldn't be any happier.”
Andi Eigenmann (born 1990) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "Andi Eigenmann finds genuine happiness after selling all her luxury items". 01 July 2018.
“Today we are in a world where religious confessions and philosophical tendencies are constantly born. When young people do not have a strong and serious support, they tend to listen to these promoters of happiness, and this constitutes a danger for them.”
Gabriel Sayaogo (born 1962) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Young people from Burkina Faso and Niger are also bewitched by smartphones (23 October 2018) Fides News Agency
“The right, as thinking, reasoning beings, to decide for themselves what is best for their own happiness. If they were satisfied with man’s decision, this agitation for change would not be.”
Mary Ann Colclough (1836–1885) said by 1885 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quote from: Clarke, Chanel. "Meri's parliamentary chest and Mary Ann's chair", Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Published: 14/11/2018.
“I have nothing else to wish for in his life other than happiness.”
Carmina Villarroel (born 1975) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Carmina Villarroel says no one will protest if she marries Zoren Legaspi since she is a "widow", by Rose Garcia 9 August 2011.
“...it’s not gonna hurt me if i’m not working 24/7… but I always go back to this: being grateful. For me, the key to happiness and the key really to success is being thankful and grateful for whatever you have to do that day…”
Isabelle Daza (born 1988) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Inquirer.Net. 28 June 2019
“Siguro when you're older, your main priority is just happiness and your personal life more than your professional life.”
Bea Alonzo (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You know why? Kasi my happiness is my work, my family and my lovelife. It's just all about balance. Parang you cannot sacrifice anything, and I believe that you can have it all.”
Bea Alonzo (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Attraction is not a choice. Love is a choice like happiness.”
Bea Alonzo (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Grateful for every moment filled with happiness you’ve brought into our lives. 🙏🏼😍 Cheers to a lifetime of love and cherished memories together! 👣❤️🌟 We love you so very much!!! 😘🤗 11.25.2023.”
Valerie Concepcion (born 1987) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Valerie Concepcion celebrates first birthday and dedication of son, Toff C. 7 November 2024.
“I pray for the health, happiness, and fulfilled long lives of my parents so we may enjoy the fruits of our labor together.”
Roxanne Barcelo (born 1985) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: . "What ‘Completes’ them". 18 September 2018.
“One of the problems of the current Church is that the production of happiness has slipped out of its hands. But it is not Nietzsche's fault that the power of the Gospels is fading and the condition of Western man is becoming increasingly paganised.”
Franco Volpi (philosopher) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is not in the circle of human happiness a cup of honey that has not its drop of gall.”
José Selgas y Carrasco (1822–1882) said by 1882 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Virtues are thus losing their traits of self-denial and taking on those of self-realisation. And, as was already the case for the ancients, happiness, far from being conceived as a reward for virtue, tends to coincide with its exercise. (p. 38)”
Salvatore Natoli (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Self-realisation is therefore the decisive factor for happiness. But for self-realisation, it is necessary to exercise the virtue of enjoying what is obtainable and not desiring what is unattainable. Hence, the “right measure”. “Katà Métron” [...]. (from “Umberto Galimberti: That virtue so difficult to teach”.”
Umberto Galimberti (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All this to say that love is not possession, because possession does not tend towards the good of the other, nor towards loyalty to the other, but only towards the maintenance of the relationship, which, far from guaranteeing happiness, which is always in the search for and knowledge of oneself, sacrifices it in exchange for security.”
Umberto Galimberti (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Despite what advertising would have us believe, happiness does not come from the latest generation of mobile phones or computers, or more generally from “products”, but from a shred of “extra relationship”.”
Umberto Galimberti (born 1942) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source