Dalai Lama

Not only higher forms of life but also many of the smallest insects are social beings who, without any religion, law or education, survive by mutual cooperation based on an innate recognition of their interconnectedness.

Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others is the ultimate source of success in life.

A mind committed to compassion is like an overflowing reservoir – a constant source of energy, determination and kindness.

From adversity we can learn the value of patience.

The essence of Buddhism is, if you can, to help others. If not, then at least refrain from hurting others.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

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

Be happy; without reason.

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

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.

Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness.

When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him.

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

Pursue whatever it is that you want to do with your life. It is the only secret to happiness that I know except for maybe true love, that and maybe having the amazing health insurance plan that our congressmen have.

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.

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

Happiness cannot be travel to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.

It’s time for you to claim the happiness that you deserve in your life.

If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.

Money itself won’t bring happiness, but it sure makes paying the bills easier.

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