Stephen Schwartz Quotes

What makes you, in the deepest sense of the word, happy? That's what you should be doing, if the other part is also met - if it is something the world needs.

There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something.

I do not equate productivity to happiness. For most people, happiness in life is a massive amount of achievement plus a massive amount of appreciation. And you need both of those things.

We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we've established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile.

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me.

I'm really, really enjoying myself, I seem to have a lot of purpose in my life. I'm enjoying what I'm doing, you know, and people are liking it. So, it's great, you know.

Success is not just making money. Success is happiness. Success is fulfillment; it's the ability to give.

I consider those are rich who are doing something they feel worthwhile and which they enjoy doing.

Once you've achieved everything, there is nothing left. You take out the core of being human: the striving.

The key to happiness is not being rich; it's doing something arduous and creating something of value and then being able to reflect on the fruits of your labor.

To actually feel like you've done something good with your life and you're useful to others is what I was always wanting, and was always looking for.

Forget purpose. It’s okay to be happy without one. The quest for a single purpose has ruined many lives.

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's a day you've had everything to do and you've done it.

Figure out what you are meant to contribute to the world and make sure you contribute it

I enjoy my life.

The good feeling I get from contributing rivals anything I felt on the Olympic stand in Albertville.

From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.

You know, it's just my dream came true.

I wouldn't change my life for anything. I am exactly where I want to be and have no plans to ever retire.

I've been working so hard for the past eight years and I'm tired - but I'm also deliciously tired because what a wonderful life I've lived.

Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war.

Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled.

Life: my favorite occupation.

Gratification and happiness are becoming important measures of our quality of life.