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Being Happy Quotes

Reflections on joy, freedom and success

This set opens with the idea that practicing joy as a habit can free a person from being ruled by outward circumstances. See our Tell quotes for more everyday wisdom.

The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed, from the domination of outward conditions.

Quotes by Robert Louis Stevenson

It's not about being happy, it's about being successful.

Quotes by Ralph Hasenhuttl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What question do these sayings raise about happiness?
They ask whether happiness depends on circumstances or can be treated as an independent habit.
Is there a line describing happiness as a practice?
Yes, one entry describes cultivating joy as a habit that frees a person from outside conditions.
Does the second saying agree with that view?
It takes a sharper stance, arguing success matters more than simple contentment.
Do these sayings offer a single definition of happiness?
No, they present two different, even competing, views on what happiness really requires.
Who might relate to this collection?
Anyone weighing whether personal joy or outward achievement matters more in their own life.

A second, sharper line argues that success matters more than simple contentment when measuring a life. See our Obsessed quotes for another driven perspective.