Happiness Quotes - Page 127

Great wealth can make a man no happier than moderate means, unless he has the luck to continue in propsperity to the end. Many very rich men have been unfortunate, and many with a modest competence have had good luck. The former are better off than the latter in two respects only, whereas the poor but lucky man has the advantage in many ways; for though the rich have the means to satisfy their appetites and to bear calamities, and the poor have not, the poor, if they are lucky, are more likely to keep clear of trouble, and will have besides the blessings of a sound body, health, freedom from trouble, fine children, and good looks.Now if a man thus favoured died as he has lived, he will be just the one you are looking for: the only sort of person who deserves to be called happy. But mark this: until he is dead, keep the word “happy” in reserve. Till then, he is not happy, but only lucky.

Though neither happiness nor respect are worth anything, because unless both are coming from the truest motives, they are simply deceits. A successful man earns the respect of the world never mind what is the state of his mind, or his manner of earning. So what is the good of such respect, and how happy will such a man be in himself? And if he is what passes for happy, such a state is lower than the self-content of the meanest animal.

Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.

Forgiveness is the best gift of love and kindness that we can give to our enemies.

When it seems you are having too much fun, then a switch turns on in your head and makes you think; if only there were a way to take a snapshot of this moment and place it into a mason jar next to some peach preserves. Or, you can just close your eyes and let the joy sink into your psyche. Each, in their own way will last a lifetime." - A.H. Scott 4/29/12

Every penny that has always been earned with integrity by a person to lead life with a real simplicity has only perhaps helped to serve Almighty & protect and preserve humanity in the society.

Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.

The starvation of a child has no justification, even if the crops have failed, or the population is too large.

...But still, even now, to think of it, I feel something akin to that happiness. And I've more reason now than ever to say that happiness is not what I will ever know, or will ever deserve to know. I am not so much in love with happiness. Yet the name Paris makes me feel it.

When perception will change then today's sadness could be tomorrow’s happiness.

...be more than a person she would settle for... be a person she would yearn for.

The more desperate the situation, the more opportunity for miracle. If you need something from God, you need to be at the right place, the right position and at the right time

Happiness consists of living in the dailyness of life and not knowing how happy you are.

God is peace, bliss, beauty and truth. Focus your energy on that, life will be like that.

In the greatest trial, we behold the greatness of our great God.

We will attract potential partners who reflect back to us what we need to heal, balance and strengthen in ourselves- until we become whole. At that point, we can attract our twin flame or soul mate and enjoy a peaceful co- creative partnership that benefits all of mankind.

Greatest irony of life is living in self glory while glorifying God which is the ultimate joy is left behind.

Those who wish to sing always find a song.

It's like getting an extraordinary meal after you've been eating junk food for a long time. The taste just sweeps through your sensibilities, bringing all-out contentment, and the sheer goodness of it makes up for every bad meal you ever had.

To truly live a passionate life, develop habits and routines that engage you and enable you to express your passion each day.

The concept that man is not awake, and that only a fully conscious being can "do", have will and not be subject to the law of accident.

Dare to be different.

My love, you are always on my mind and heart.

As a human being, we have unlimited power and unlimited abilities, we just have to look for it.

One day, all your worries will set like the sun does and deserved happiness will come gushing like waves at the beach do. All you need to make sure id that your trips to beach never end.

When some things don’t work out, other things do.Some of life’s most memorable and fun experiences happen precisely because things don’t go as planned.

People and nations cannot be happy, if they do not acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

Select carefully and continuously review your circle of influence, and be unapologetic about who you exclude.

Less is more, especially in relationships. You must understand and appreciate the importance of quality in relationships over quantity.

The subsistence mentality of a person is a prison in which his personal joy is detained. If you want to live in joy, you don't live for yourself alone. Live for others too!

In the universe, nothing is either beautiful or ugly, but our perception and thinking makes it so.

Create. Not for the money. Not for the fame. Not for the recognition. But for the pure joy of creating something and sharing it.

Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.

When fear is the disease, faith and confidences are the medicine.

Happiness is the province of those who ask few questions.

In my experience, most people are actually seeking recovery from the monotony and anxiety of qualitative repetition. This applies to body, emotions and mind. And that monotony and anxiety involves inertia just as much as over-use, meaning inertia in some areas and over-use in others.

The longing for Joy is in itself Joy. When he recalled when he had experienced Joy, he was, in that recollection, experiencing Joy anew, though he knew it not. Joy was not a state; it was an arrow pointing to something beyond all states, something objective yet unattainable – at least in our earthly existence.

Let the spirit dance with joy.

A peaceful feeling: A happy harmony or symphony of all of our character pieces working in powerful unison” from Cinderella In Focus

If one thousand of you participate in the murder of one child, then one thousand of you are a thousand times guilty.

Do not give up when touching the Door of Awareness, you meet its Mindfulness Magic, but let it open wide giving your family a possibility to Create Reality of Your Dreams.

Happiness lies in making the environment happy.

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, do something for peace.

Never have I been frightened by circumstances. A little warmth, a little bread, my little ones with me, and life begins, happiness begins.

Your greatest gift is your life.

The key to your happiness,Depends on what's in focus.

Persistence is the fundamental ingredient of true success.

A Cosmic Ordering beginning makes a wealthy ending.

If Its Cold Outside Then Let The World To See The Warmth of Your SMILE....

You are the point of origin for everything in your world: you set the standard for yourself.

Please don’t worry that yoga will contradict your religious belief systems, as Pranashama Yoga embraces all religions and beliefs systems. I believe we are all One and that Love is the highest truth. Love is my Religion.

The hardest thing about "everything happens for a reason" is waiting for that reason to show up.

And i chose life and love and happiness and pain...

Let us love and respect each other as a friend, not stranger.

In God’s Kingdom there are no overnight sensations or flash-in-the-pan successes.Anyone who wants to be used of God will experience hidden years in the backside of the desert. During that time the Lord is polishing, sharpening and preparing us to fit into His bow, so at the right time, like “a polished shaft” He can launch us into fruitful service. The invisible years are years of serving, studying, being faithful in another person’s ministry and doing the behind-the-scenes work. The Bible says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work’ (Hebrews 6:10 NIV 2011 Edition). Be patient; when the time is right He will bring forth the fruit He placed inside you.

There are more triumphs than defeats with Cosmic Ordering.

It is anticipation and recollection that fill the heart—never the sensation of the moment.

The thing about life is, you’ve got to somehow make it through the day. Don’t wait for the beautiful evening. Go on with your life. Of course, the beautiful evening will come. In fact, she’s on her way. And she’s coming to you as fast as she can. And dude, she’s beautiful.

We only have one life and two choices: sadness and regret for a past we cannot change or happiness for every moment we can choose how to live.