He stands erect by bending over the fallen. He rises by lifting others.

It's not a question of happiness, it's a requirement. Consider the alternative.

First rule of Economics 101: our desires are insatiable. Second rule: we can stomach only three Big Macs at a time.

Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.

Desperation is like stealing from the Mafia: you stand a good chance of attracting the wrong attention.

If the destination is heaven, why do we scramble to be first in line for hell?

To awake from death is to die in peace.