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Happiness Quotes

Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Charles de Montesquieu

Happiness is not the absence of problems

    About the Author Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, born on January 18, 1689, near Bordeaux, France, was a French political philosopher whose intellectual legacy reverberates through the annals of history. His seminal work, “The Spirit of Laws”, stands as a cornerstone of political theory during the Enlightenment. Montesquieu’s life unfolded… Read More »Happiness is not the absence of problems

    Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like violin. John Lubbock

    Happiness is a thing to be practiced

      About the Author John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, born on April 30, 1834, in London, England, was a polymath whose legacy reverberates across diverse fields. As the 4th Baronet, he hailed from a lineage of bankers and scholars. Lubbock’s multifaceted life unfolded against the backdrop of scientific inquiry, political engagement, and philanthropy. His early years… Read More »Happiness is a thing to be practiced

      Less texting, more hugging. Hugs make you happy. Science says so. Mom says so. Scientific moms say so. Eric Barker, Barking up the wrong tree

      Less texting, more hugging

        About the Author Eric Barker, a name that resonates with wisdom and insight, has carved a niche for himself in the realm of success psychology. Born on February 12, 1912, in England, he embarked on a journey that would unravel the mysteries of achievement. While not a physicist like his namesake, Eric Barker’s impact transcends… Read More »Less texting, more hugging

        Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin and start making the most of the moment you are in. Germany Kent

        Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin

          About the Author Germany Kent, born as Evelyn Palmer on July 29, 1975, in Greenville, Mississippi, is a multifaceted force in the world of media and communication. Her remarkable journey spans journalism, television, literature, and philanthropy. Kent’s work has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as INC. Magazine, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has… Read More »Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin

          "If you want to live a happy life tie it to a goal not to people or things. Albert Einstein

          If you want to live a happy life

            About the Author Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany, was a towering figure in the realm of theoretical physics. His name is synonymous with brilliance, innovation, and groundbreaking discoveries. Einstein’s intellectual journey led him to formulate both the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity, which revolutionized… Read More »If you want to live a happy life

            He is the happiest, be he king or peasant, who find peace in his home. Johan Wolfgang von Goethe

            He is the happiest

              About the Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born August 28, 1749, in Frankfurt, Germany, was a remarkable polymath and writer. His influence on Western literature, politics, and philosophy has been profound and enduring. Goethe’s literary legacy spans poetry, plays, and novels, and his scientific pursuits include botany, anatomy, and colour theory studies. The Meaning Behind… Read More »He is the happiest

              “Attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way towards a destination we deem valuable. Happiness is not about making it to the peak of the mountain nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the mountain; happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak.” – Tal Ben-Shahar

              Attaining lasting happiness

                About the Author Tal Ben-Shahar, an American and Israeli teacher, writer, and positive psychology advocate, has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of happiness. Born in 1970, he emerged as a beacon of wisdom in the fields of well-being and leadership. His journey began at Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in… Read More »Attaining lasting happiness

                The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in the way… As a man is, so he sees. William Blake

                The tree which moves some to tears of joy

                  About the Author William Blake, born on November 28, 1757, in London, England, occupies a unique place in the realms of art and poetry. His multifaceted genius defied conventional boundaries, intertwining visual art, lyrical expression, and visionary insights. Blake’s life unfolded against a backdrop of industrial revolution, social upheaval, and spiritual exploration. His parents, James… Read More »The tree which moves some to tears of joy