Happiness or satisfaction consists only in the enjoyment of those objects which are by nature suited to our several particular appetites, passions, and affections. Joseph Butler
The principle we call self-love never seeks anything external for the sake of the thing, but only as a means of happiness or good: particular affections rest in the external things themselves. Joseph Butler
The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity, and with respect only to the present world, is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world. Joseph Butler
My parents were not very happy. They were very worried about me pursuing a career that even if I had talent might not give me the happiness and the success that they - any parent hopes for their child. Emmylou Harris
Some of us learned in a school of philosophy which taught that all was for the common good and nothing for oneself and have never, in any case, regarded the pursuit of happiness as anything other than an aberration of the human spirit. John Grierson
I think essentially the meaning of life is probably the journey and not really any one thing or an outcome or a result. I think it's kinda the process and I think that if you can find happiness in the process then maybe that's it. Charisma Carpenter
Happiness does not come from football awards. It's terrible to correlate happiness with football. Happiness comes from a good job, being able to feed your wife and kids. I don't dream football, I dream the American dream - two cars in a garage, be a happy father. Barry Sanders
I've had a good life. Enough happiness, enough success. Michael Landon
The independence of all political and other bother is a happiness. Rutherford B. Hayes
To have the sense of creative activity is the great happiness and the great proof of being alive. Matthew Arnold
Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention. Greg Anderson
Happiness is making your dreams come true. Jourdan Dunn
Individuality is the aim of political liberty. By leaving the citizen as much freedom of action and of being as comports with order and the rights of others, the institutions render him truly a freeman. He is left to pursue his means of happiness in his own manner. James F. Cooper
I just hope I can spread some of the happiness that's been coming my way. Kenny Rogers
Money brings some happiness. But after a certain point, it just brings more money. Neil Simon
I think government has a major role to play in helping us with the pursuit of happiness. William Weld
Sadness is a very interesting idea, this idea of sadness being some kind of default setting that artists will go into. And then I started thinking about this idea of sadness and happiness, and the idea that sadness is very loud, and happiness is quiet. Glen Hansard
Happiness is like a cat, If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you it will never come. But if you pay not attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing against your legs and jumping into your lap. William Bennett
Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps. Ellen Pompeo
To me, the most important thing is happiness. Sheryl Swoopes