All Quotes By Tag: Happiness

“Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well lived.”

“Wait a second,” Four says. I turn toward him, wondering which version of Four I’ll see now-the one who scolds me, or the one who climbs Ferris wheels with me. He smiles a little, but the smile doesn’t spread to his eyes, which look less tense and worried.”You belong here, you know that?” he says. “You belong with us. It’ll be over soon, so just hold on, okay?”He scratches behind his ear and looks away, like he’s embarrassed by what he said. I stare at him. I feel my heartbeat everywhere, even in my toes. I feel like doing something bold, but I could just as easily walk away. I am not sure which option is smarter, or better. I am not sure that I care.I reach out and take his hand. His fingers slide between mine. I can’t breathe. I stare up at him, and he stares down at me. For a long moment, we stay that way. Then I pull my hand away and run after Uriah and Lynn and Marlene. Maybe now he thinks I’m stupid, or strange. Maybe it was worth it.”

“A smile puts you on the right track. A smile makes the world a beautiful place. When you lose your smile, you lose your way in the chaos of life.”

“Perfectionism is the enemy of happiness. Embrace being perfectly imperfect. Learn from your mistakes and forgive yourself, you’ll be happier. We make mistakes because we are imperfect. Learn from your mistakes, forgive yourself, and keep moving forward.”

“I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.”

“People are unhappy when they get something too easily. You have to sweat–that’s the only moral they know.”

“Stop giving other people the power to control your happiness, your mind, and your life. If you don’t take control of yourself and your own life, someone else is bound to try.”

“The problem with people is they forget that most of the time it’s the small things that count.”

“Sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree going into the sky, and sadness is like the roots going down into the womb of the earth. Both are needed, and the higher a tree goes, the deeper it goes, simultaneously. The bigger the tree, the bigger will be its roots. In fact, it is always in proportion. That’s its balance.”

“Happiness depends on your mindset and attitude.”

“Most of us must learn to love people and use things rather than loving things and using people.”

“You cannot be with someone just because you don’t want to hurt him. You have your own happiness to think about.”

“Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now.”

“Stop comparing yourself to other people, just choose to be happy and live your own life.”

“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”