Epitectus

The intense happiness of our union is derived in a high degree from the perfect freedom with which we each follow and declare our own impressions.

What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?

Anybody who thinks money will make you happy, hasn’t got money.

I have to plan my happiness. That’s the thing, we think happiness just happens and it can, but you’ve got to work in some happiness too.

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.

Happiness and unhappiness are in the heart and spirit of each one of us: If you feel unhappy, then place yourself above that and act so that your happiness does not get to be dependent on anything.

Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.

Happiness isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. You must define what it looks like for you and then make a conscious effort to access whatever gets you to your unique definition of joy.

I’ve found happiness in my work, but not in my private life. I had to take from my private life to make my public life successful. I had to make a lot of sacrifices. I was happy in Cardiff. I had a great time. Every Thursday there was a factory club; darts, dancing. I was happy until success entered my life, and then it was all downhill. Success spoilt me. It took away my happiness. My success became a barrier with my family. They couldn’t relate to me, and I couldn’t relate to them.

I’m always smiling and happy.

My number one daily habit is to give myself permission to be happy. It’s physical and mental; it’s my diet, physical activity, and emotional state. That’s all tied together.

What’s the use of happiness? It can’t buy you money.

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

There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.

The key to being happy is knowing you have the power to choose what to except and what to let go.