Inspiring quotes on happiness

Life is full of ups and downs, but just a little hope can help us navigate these challenges with ease. Here we list some inspirational quotes that will inspire you to be happier in life.

Do what you love, love what you do

“Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.” Frank Tyger

On the importance of compassion

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama

On being content

“If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the world belongs to you.” Lao Tzu

On how to be happy

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” Andrew Carnegie

On controlling your expectations

“Tension is who you think you should be, relaxation is who you are.” Chinese Proverb

On living in the moment

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” Denis Waitley

On forgiving and moving on

“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” Paul Boese

On having bigger goals in life

“True happiness is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Helen Keller

On living with detachment

“Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.” Bernard Meltzer

Love yourself

“Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” Peter Hagerty

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