All Quotes By Tag: Happiness
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“No one should ever ask themselves that: why am I unhappy? The question carries within it the virus that will destroy everything. If we ask that question, it means we want to find out what makes us happy. If what makes us happy is different from what we have now, then we must either change once and for all or stay as we are, feeling even more unhappy.”
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“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
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“Life is not a PG feel-good movie. Real life often ends badly. Literature tries to document this reality, while showing us it is still possible for us to endure nobly.”
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“I don’t think that there are any limits to how excellent we could make life seem.”
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“You are in charge of your own happiness; you don’t need to wait for other people’s permission to be happy.”
“Smile more. Smiling can make you and others happy.”
“Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well lived.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“People are unhappy when they get something too easily. You have to sweat–that’s the only moral they know.”
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“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.”
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