The moment one gives close attention to anything, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.

The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.

The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions

Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration.

Try to do unto others as you would have them do to you, and do not be discouraged if they fail sometimes. It is much better that they should fail than you should

I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me.

To praise is an investment in happiness.