Quote

I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.

— John Burroughs

Sentiment: POSITIVE

←Previous Next→

✓Similar Perspectives

I have discovered the secret of happiness. It is work.

— John Burroughs

The secret of happiness is something to do.

— John Burroughs

The secret of happiness is: Find something more important than you are and dedicate your life to it.

— Daniel Dennett

The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. I'm interested in happiness.

— Ruth Reichl

Happiness is actually found in simple things, such as taking my nephew around the island by bicycle or seeing the stars at night. We go to coffee shops or see airplanes land at the airport.

— Andrea Hirata

I was looking for something to make me happy, and once I realised what I actually had, then I found success.

— Rebecca Ferguson

Through a long and painful process, I've learned that happiness is an inside job - not based on anything or anyone in the outer material world. I've become a different and better person - not perfect, but still a work in progress.

— Alana Stewart

Work faithfully, and you will put yourself in possession of a glorious and enlarging happiness.

— Orison Swett Marden

Happiness is an inside job.

— Edd Byrnes

✗Opposing Perspectives

I think the secret to happiness is having a Teflon soul. Whatever comes your way, you either let it slide or you cook with it.

— Diane Lane