Anais Nin Quotes

The beginning of peace is a smile

This happiness consisted of nothing else but the harmony of the few things around me with my own existence, a feeling of contentment and well-being that needed no changes and no intensification.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.

Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.

I know that. I'm having a ball. I'm not slap happy. I'm just filled up with joy and with peace and with all kinds of things that have eluded me for quite a few years. And they're back and they're thriving.

I consider Ahmedabad lucky for me in many ways, as the city gives me inner peace.

I'm always content. I hold much more store in contentment than happiness.

I'm very relaxed. I'm very happy with my personal life.

When all within is peace How nature seems to smile Delights that never cease The live-long day beguile

I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.

We all want to experience more happiness, fulfillment, and peace.

I'm on my way to happiness, where I can find some peace and rest.

If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace.

Before I was abducted, I think that happiness was related to success. Nowadays happiness is related, for me, to rest, peace, serenity.

Gratitude not only encourages our hearts, it produces peace. And we could all use a little more peace these days.

Your eyes smile peace.

Happiness is the art of relaxation.

I count only the hours that are serene.

When people hear me sing, I want them to be happy, happy, happy. I don't want them thinking about when there's not any money, or when there's fighting at home. My message is always felicidad - happiness.

Many people think excitement is happiness.... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.

Once bliss becomes normal it's no longer bliss, it's just peace.

Don't think you have to be solemn to meditate. To meditate, well, you have to smile a lot.

Peace begins with a smile. I will never understand all the good that a simple smile can accomplish.

Rest, rest at the heart's core . . . till joy shall overtake.

There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness.