Happiness is a state of non-contradictory joy . . . Happiness is possible only to a rational man, the man who desires nothing but rational goals, seeks nothing but rational values, and finds his joy in nothing but rational actions.
Mental happiness is more important than physical comfort. Physical comfort comes from the material. But material facilities cannot provide you with peace of mind.
Happiness is simply a state of mind in which our thinking is pleasant a good share of the time.
It is not enough to be happy, one must be content.
I think instead [of happiness] we should be working for contentment... an inner sense of fulfillment that's relatively independent of external circumstances.
I hope that I'm always satisfied and content like I am right at this very moment.
Health, contentment, and trust are your greatest possessions. And freedom your greatest joy.
The highest point outward things can bring unto, is the contentment of the mind; with which no estate can be poor, without which all estates will be miserable.
Happiness is mental harmony; unhappiness is mental inharmony.
Happiness refers to feelings, virtue refers to actions, and those actions can cause those feelings. But not necessarily and not exclusively.
...and the vessel was not full, his intellect was not satisfied, his soul was not at peace, his heart was not still.
If one can't be happy, one must be amused.
