Albert Ellis Quotes

The fact that there is always a positive side to life is the one thing that gives me a lot of happiness. This world is not perfect. There are problems. But things like happiness and unhappiness are relative. Realizing this gives you hope.

Oh, yes; the game was to just find something about everything to be glad about—no matter what 'twas

Obviously, this isn't the time in my life that I would have chosen to do this, but I feel like life gives you these challenges for a reason. I feel so happy and glad to be in the place that I am. I really feel blessed. This is something I need to face and take control of.

Take one thing with another, and the world is a pretty good sort of a world, and it is our duty to make the best of it, and be thankful.

You've just got to take things the way they are and accept them and strive.

In moments of difficulty there are positives you can take and lessons you can learn.

Whatever comes in my way, I take it with smile.

Things in life just happen and then you make the best of the situation and you keep moving.

But really, Marilla, one can't stay sad very long in such an interesting world, can one?

One day everything will be well, that is our hope. Everything's fine today, that is our illusion.

Misfoutune always comes to those who wait. The trick is to find happiness in the breif gaps between distaters.

You need to know that even as life develops in superficially disappointing ways, there is still fun to be had.

Right in the difficult we must have our joys, our happiness, our dreams: there against the depth of this background, they stand out, there for the first time we see how beautiful they are.

It seems that once you achieve something large, the target on your back grows. But I always want to look at life as the glass is half full versus half empty. My father taught me this at an early age - that God is faithful (Romans 8:28), and that in the midst of hardship or attack, God has your back.

Sometimes you do have to laugh to keep from crying. And sometimes the world feels all right and good and kind of like it's becoming nice again around you. And you realize it, and realize how happy you are in it, and you just gotta laugh.

Troubles, they may come and go, but good times, they're the gold.

Here's hoping all the days ahead, won't be as bitter as the one's behind you. Be an optimist instead, and somehow happiness will find you.

The ups and downs, the problems and stress, along with all the happiness, have given me optimism and hope because I am living proof of survival.

Find optimism in the inevitable.

Let the disappointments pass, let the laughter fill your glass.

The trick is to find happiness in the brief gaps between disasters.

I like my time on earth. And no matter what kind of cards I've been dealt, I'm happy to be there.

The Duke and Swing represent affirmation in the face of adversity.

In my ninety-plus years, I have learned a secret. I have learned that when good men and good women face challenges with optimism, things will always work out! Truly, things always work out! Despite how difficult circumstances may look at the moment, those who have faith and move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out.

Decide that no matter what is happening around you, the sun will always be shining in your world.