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Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? I like this quote, especially how it twists the words around to make two very similarly sounding phrases mean the exact opposites of each … Continue reading

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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How happy are powerful people? How many have had no regrets on their death beds? How many rich people spend more time getting … Continue reading

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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote due to the metaphor it uses. Happiness as a potion, a liquid … Continue reading

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An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it.

An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it. – Maurice Maeterlinck What does that mean? This quote says what I believe is … Continue reading

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Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. – Maxim Gorky What does that mean? If you’ve ever been to a wedding … Continue reading

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

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote about the author’s definition of happiness. The quote says that the joy of achievement is one … Continue reading

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The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote says it’s all in your mind. To be happy, or to … Continue reading

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In our quest for happiness and the avoidance of suffering, I believe we are all fundamentally the same, and therefore equal.

In our quest for happiness and the avoidance of suffering, I believe we are all fundamentally the same, and therefore equal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We are all equal in a couple ways, and unequal in plenty of others. … Continue reading

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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual.

The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly pragmatic statement. There are only a handful of individuals in the world who … Continue reading

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Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times. – Aeschylus What does that mean? From the Father of the Greek Tragedy, this is an interesting quote. He states that happiness is a choice. I believe this to be true. … Continue reading

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A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.

A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, that sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how Latin references work, and how they are … Continue reading

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Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity. – Og Mandino What does that mean? This saying reminds us that there is a silver lining to every cloud. In anything that goes wrong, you can learn from the experience … Continue reading

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