Norman Vincent Peale Quotes

In the end, what really matters? Only kindness. Only making somebody a little happier for your presence.

In order to be happy oneself it is necessary to make at least one other person happy.

We can help many people suffer less and realize a lot of happiness without being rich or influential. If love and compassion are in out hearts, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle

Love and compassion ... are the ultimate source of human happiness, and the need for them lies at the very core of our being.

Make others truly happy as you strive to make yourself happy. Speak a helpful word. Give a cheering smile. Do a kind act. Serve a little. Wipe the tears of one who is in distress. Render smooth a rough place in another's path. You will feel great joy.

All worldly joys are less than that one joy of doing kindnesses.

If you want to be happy, make others happy!

The ultimate goal of all goals is to be happy. If you want to be happy make someone else happy.

If you would be happy, render a kind service, make somebody else happy.

If only one little unhappy child is made happy with the love of Jesus,...will it not be worth...giving all for that?

The greatest happiness in the world is to make others happy.

The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others.

To bring yourself love and happiness, do what you can to bring them to others.

All the happiness there is in the world arises from wishing others to be happy.

Happiest are the people who give most happiness to others.

Studies of volunteers have shown there is a benefit to performing acts of love for other people. The irony is that it is actually in your best interest to be selfless. The things you do for the benefit of others not only make you feel fulfilled, they increase your chances of living a long and happy life. Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people.

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.

One should never direct people towards happiness, because happiness too is an idol of the market-place. One should direct them towards mutual affection. A beast gnawing at its prey can be happy too, but only human beings can feel affection for each other, and this is the highest achievement they can aspire to.

Genuine happiness comes from focusing on the happiness of others.

Genuine love will always feel urged to communicate joy - to be a joy-giver. Mankind needs joy.

True happiness comes only by making others happy.

I see my purpose in life as making the world a happier place to be in .

I truly believe my job is to make sure people smile.

Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.

In contentment and joy are found the height and perfection of all love towards our neighbor.