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Happiness Quotes by George Washington
- I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.
- [T]here is no truth more thoroughly established, than that there exists . . . an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness.
- Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to…
- The aggregate happiness of the society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of…
- Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence.... From the hour the Pilgrims…
- It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not…
- Next Monday the Convention in Virginia will assemble; we have still good hopes of its adoption here: though by no great plurality of votes. South…
- [M]y fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential aid can supply…
- There exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of…
- The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness by reasonable compact in civil society. It was…
- I rejoice that liberty . . . now finds an asylum in the bosom of a regularly organized government; a government, which, being formed to…
- They (the Jews) work more effectively against us, than the enemy's armies. They are a hundred times more dangerous to our liberties and the great…
- Your love of liberty -- your respect for the laws -- your habits of industry -- and your practice of the moral and religious obligations,…
- Purity of morals [is] the only sure foundation of public happiness in any country.
- The finite mind of man can never grasp the mysteries of the infinite. It is the highest wisdom, as it is our great happiness, to…
- Happiness is more effectually dispensed to mankind under a republican form of government than any other.
- To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished,…
- The consideration that human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected will always continue to prompt me to promote the former by inculcating the practice…
- Freemasonry is founded on the immutable laws of Truth and Justice and its grand object is to promote the happiness of the human race.
- To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the…
- As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment…
- There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of…
- Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
- Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
- It is the peculiar boast of our country, that her happiness is alone dependent on the collective wisdom and virtue of her citizens, and rests…
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- Dedicate yourself to the good you deserve and desire for yourself. Give yourself peace of mind. You deserve to be happy. You… — Hannah Arendt
- The ultimate end of human acts is eudaimonia, happiness in the sense of living well, which all men desire; all acts are… — Hannah Arendt
- Happiness depends upon ourselves. — Aristotle
- He who hath many friends hath none. — Aristotle
- What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do. — Aristotle
- Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness. — Aristotle
- Misfortune shows those who are not really friends. — Aristotle
- Friendship is essentially a partnership. — Aristotle
- The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom. — Aristotle
- Different men seek after happiness in different ways and by different means, and so make for themselves different modes of life and… — Aristotle
- It is by not always thinking of yourself, if you can manage it, that you might somehow be happy. Until you make… — Richard Bach
- In order to live free and happily you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice. — Richard Bach