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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.

Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.

I am as miserable as anyone - sometimes.

Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy; nor fear them.

For the last few years, it's been so chic for everybody to be miserable. Like if you're in with the cool crowd, you can't be happy.

There are people who are unhappy with everything.

For in all adversity of fortune the worst sort of misery is to have been happy.

The happy people are failures because they are on such good terms with themselves they don't give a damn.

Happiness is not a brilliant climax to years of grim struggle and anxiety. It is a long succession of little decisions simply to be happy in the moment.