Subject: Emotions » Happiness (Page 4)

What pleases men most is old wine and young women.

(c. 484 BC – c. 425 BC) Greek historian

There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family.

(1954 – ) comedian & television actor

When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Happiness is a warm puppy.

cartoon character in, Peanuts, by Charles Schulz (1922 – 2000)

A laugh is a smile that bursts.

(1949 – ) English nurse

Happy as a frog in God's pocket

Money brings some happiness; but after a certain point, it just brings more money.

(1927 – 2018) playwright & screenwriter

Happiness is your dentist telling you it won’t hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.

(1925 – 2005) television host

If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.

(1862 – 1937) novelist & short story writer

Do unto yourself as your neighbors do unto themselves and look pleasant.

(1672 – 1719) English essasyist, poet & politician

Happiness is the China shop; love is the bull.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

It's innocence when it charms us, ignorance when it doesn't.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author

On a beautiful day like this it's hard to believe anyone can be unhappy – but we'll work on it.

One of the indictments of civilizations is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author

Men who are unhappy, like men who sleep badly, are always proud of the fact.

(1872 – 1970) British philosopher, mathematician, historian & social critic

The secret to happiness is short-term, stupid self-interest!

(1955 – ) cartoonist (Calvin and Hobbes)

Cheerfulness: The art of concealing your true feelings.

By all means, marry; if you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.

(469 BC – 399) BC Greek philosopher

My shrink told me that my happiness was stress related.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

(1821 – 1880) French novelist