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“Those who possess that treasure which no thief can take away, Which, though on suppliants freely spent, increaseth day by day, The source of inward happiness which shall outlast the earth-- To them e'en kings should yield the palm, and own their higher worth.”

Should Earth Happiness Source Kings Higher Treasure Yield Thieves Inward Palms

Author:Bhartrhari

“The activity of God, which is transcendent in blessedness, is the activity of contemplation; and therefore among human activities that which is most akin to the divine activity of contemplation will be the greatest source of happiness.”

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Book:The Nicomachean ethics

Source: The Nicomachean ethics

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

“You have never by a word or a deed given me one moment's uneasiness; on the contrary I have felt perpetual gratitude to heaven forhaving given me, in you, a source of so much pure and unmixed happiness.”

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Book:Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts

Source: Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts

“Great master Lao Tzu says that 'The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is.' Giving is indeed a very good source of happiness! One of the best treasures a man can give to someone is a good and sound idea; because birds can ascend into the sky only with wings, and men, only with good and sound ideas!”

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Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan

“It is a source of happiness to see the elderly working in their garden or looking from their windows! It is so good to see them alive and well!”

Wells Happiness Alive Source Garden Window Elderly Source Of Happiness

Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan

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

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Book:The Passionate State of Mind

Source: The Passionate State of Mind

“Nothing flatters a man as much as the happiness of his wife; he is always proud of himself as the source of it.”

Men Happiness Wife Source Proud Flattery

Author:Samuel Johnson

“Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.”

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Author:Linus Pauling

“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.”

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Book:Letters

Source: Letters

“Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources.”

Littles Happiness Joy Pleasure Objects Source Laughter Pursue Unexpected

Author:Herbert Spencer

“Everything human is pathetic. The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven.”

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Author:Mark Twain