The wise man has nothing left to expect or to hope for. Because he is entirely happy, he needs nothing. Because he needs nothing, he is entirely happy. ― Matthieu Ricard

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One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats. — Iris Murdoch

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It's hard not to feel happy when you make someone smile. ― Roy T. Bennett

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You can't be happy unless you're unhappy sometimes . ― Lauren Oliver

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Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

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I have only two kinds of days: happy and hysterically happy. — Allen J. Lefferdink

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Wouldn’t it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out. – Alan Cohen

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Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door. — Brooke Shields

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People who postpone happiness are like children who try chasing rainbows in an effort to find the pot of gold at the rainbows end...Your life will never be fulfilled until you are happy here and now.

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Be happy in your body. It’s the only one you’ve got, so you might as well like it. — Keira Knightley

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