Gratitude Quote by Samuel Johnson

Once thoroughly our own, the knowledge ceases to give us pleasure.

— John Ruskin

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness.

— George Santayana

In our pursuit of the things of this world, we usually prevent enjoyment, by expectation; we anticipate our own happiness, and eat out the…

— John Tillotson

We know that happiness is short-lived, that we fail to cherish it when it is within our grasp and value it only when it…

— Jose Saramago

Knowledge, having irritated and stimulated our appetite for power, will lead us inexorably to our ruin.

— Emile M. Cioran

To sense the peace of extinguished passion Happiness in not knowing the ultimate knowledge

— Dejan Stojanovic

Most people affirm pleasure to be the good, but the finer sort of wits say it is knowledge.

— Plato

That the happiness of man may still remain imperfect, as wants in this place are easily supplied, new wants likewise are easily created; every…

— Samuel Johnson

We anticipate our own happiness, and eat out the heart and sweetness of worldly pleasures by delightful forethought of them.

— John Tillotson

The more we allow ourselves to enjoy, the more reasons we find to be joyful.

— Marianne Williamson

We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive…

— Samuel Johnson

Knowledge can be a subtle curse. When we learn about the world, we also learn all the reasons why the world cannot be changed.…

— Jonah Lehrer