Edward Young Quotes

For he that is a good man, is three quarters of his way towards the being a good Christian, wheresoever he lives, or whatsoever he is called.

we find that the optimists have an undeniable advantage over the pessimists. Many studies show that they do better on exams, in their chosen profession, and in their relationships, live longer and in better health, enjoy a better chance of surviving postoperative shock, and are less prone to depression and suicide.

I never understood the point of being sad when I could choose to be happy

Nature designed us to be of good cheer.

A good man, is a good man, whether in this church, or out of it.

I've never made a conscious effort to do anything about my psychological side. I just try to think positively and enjoy it.

If you don't enjoy your life, sorrow, sadness, suffering, fear, shame and guilt will.

It is not a sin to be happy, it is not a virtue to be miserable.

When we are happy, we are always good, but when we are good, we are not always happy.

Cheerfulness is an offshoot of goodness and of wisdom.

One is not always happy when one is good; but one is always good when one is happy.

Can you suppose there's any harm in looking as cheerful and being as cheerful as our poor circumstances will permit?

One thing a man must have: either a naturally light disposition or a disposition lightened by art and knowledge.

I've never had a single moment of depression, because I know my cause will triumph.

Values are related to our emotions, just as we practice physical hygiene to preserve our physical health, we need to observe emotional hygiene to preserve a healthy mind and attitudes.

Optimism is a huge help when it comes to health.

If there is a virtue in the world at which we should always aim, it is cheerfulness.

To a good man nothing that happens is evil.

The more we are certain what good is, the more we shall see good in everything.

Activity and sadness are incompatible.

Optimism is a tool with a certain clear set of benefits: it fights depression, it promotes achievement and produces better health.

More important, you have to stay happy and positive or the stress will kill you - but at least it will make you skinny

Long ago you may have given up control of your brain and set it on autopilot either because it just felt like too much work. And it is work! But for me, this work was well worth it for the prospect of not waking up sad every day.

Positive emotional energy is the key to health, happiness and wellbeing. The more positive you are, the better your life will be in every area.

Faith is a gateway to happiness that remains permanently accessible to each of us, wherever we are, no matter our circumstances.