Form Quote by John W. Gardner

True happiness involves the full use of one's power and talents.

— Anonymous

“True happiness … is found in fulfilling our higher nature, shaping our lives and our circumstances to reflect the way we are hardwired.”

— Charles W. Colson

“​ "Happiness is really just about four things: perceived control, perceived progress, connectedness (number and depth of your relationships), and vision/meaning (being part of…

— Tony Hsieh

Happiness does not depend upon a full pocketbook, but upon a mind full of rich thoughts and a heart full of rich emotions.

— Wilferd Peterson

Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.

— Anonymous

Actual happiness is sometimes confused with the pursuit of it; and the most mindless and crass how-tos can get jumbled in with the modestly…

— Amy Bloom

“True happiness is a state of mind and must come to you through the recognition of your own power and the finding of your…

— Venice Bloodworth

What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told.

— Andre Gide

Happiness is a continuous creative activity of imaginatively comparing your experiences to things that aren't as good and thereby feeling happy and grateful.

— Baba Amte

Happiness is the exercise of one's vital abilities along lines of excellence in a life that affords them scope

— Greek Proverb

The real problem with happiness is neither its pursuers nor their books; it's happiness itself. Happiness is like beauty: part of its glory lies…

— Amy Bloom

The world's literature and folklore are full of stories that point out how futile it can be to seek happiness. Rather, happiness is a…

— Louis Binstock