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Happiness Quotes

On contentment, satisfaction, and what happiness really needs.

This set gathers reflections on happiness as a personal responsibility rather than an external prize, including the idea that no single achievement should be allowed to determine someone's mood. For related feelings, see Joy quotes.

Last Updated on Nov 07, 2020

Nov 07, 2020

I think if we want to find happiness by finding a life partner, then it's a little selfish. You should be complete within yourself, so that when you're in a relationship, you can give out happiness rather than expect it.

Nov 07, 2020

The more you practise happiness, the better you get at it. So if you spend lots of time practising being depressed, you're going to get really good at being depressed. And if you spend lots of time practising being happy, you're going to get better at being happy.

Nov 07, 2020

Our society's sort of turning into a two-class system, where... most of the wealth and privileges are being concentrated into the hands of fewer and fewer people. And there's the rest of us... that have to go out and work and struggle and live and die and try to find some happiness and contentment and security.

Other entries question whether more consumption really leads to a more meaningful life, weighing simple satisfaction against material gain. Explore Emotion and Fulfillment quotes for more.

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