Quote

Happiness, or misery, is in the mind. It is the mind that lives.

Happiness and suffering are feelings - parts of our mind - and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering, we must improve our understanding of the mind.

Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values.

Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

Happiness consumes itself like a flame. It cannot burn for ever, it must go out, and the presentiment of its end destroys it at its very peak.

Happiness is a mystery, like religion, and should never be rationalised.

All forms of human happiness contain within themselves the seeds of their own decomposition.

Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.

Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.

From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.