Aristotle

A friend is a second self.

What lies in our power to do, lies in our power not to do.

To give away money is an easy matter, and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom to give it, and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man’s power, nor an easy matter. Hence it is that such excellence is rare, praiseworthy, and noble.

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

Education is the best provision for old age.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.

The truth is that all of us can attain the greatest success and happiness possible in this life whenever we use our native capacities to its greatest extent.

A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But most people don’t allow the happy moment, because they’re so busy trying to get a happy life.

Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them.

It isn’t necessary to be rich and famous to be happy, it’s only necessary to be rich.

The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.

The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.

Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won’t have to haunt for happiness

How often, for example, have you said or heard someone else say, “All I really want in this life is to be happy”? It sounds like a commonsense answer, but as a life goal, it is destined for failure. My dog, Barkley, wants to be happy. Does that mean that the two of you want the same things? I don’t think so. I’ll bet everything I own that you and Barkley define happiness very differently. So unless you’re willing to settle for someone scratching your belly and letting you sleep under the coffee table, you might want to be a little more precise about what you as a unique individual really want.

Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks.

Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.

Happiness ain’t a thing in itself -it’s only a contrast with something that ain’t pleasant. And so, as soon as the novelty is over and the force of the contrast dulled, it ain’t happiness any longer, and you have to get something fresh.

Choose happiness, not success, as your life’s goal. If you become successful but aren’t happy, then what is the point?

If you let go a little you will have a little happiness. If you let go completely you will be free.

The secret of happiness? Live life in the slow lane.