Happiness is self-generated. It depends on one's attitude of mind. The basis of happiness, is the simple fact that the deepest reality of our own nature is ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new joy.

Trust life, even if you cannot trust people. For human nature is unreliable, but life itself is ruled by immutable law. Right action leads always, in the end, to victory.

Laughter is a medicine you've got to use to drive away blues.

Joy is not dependent upon outward circumstances. Joy is something that we can have under all circumstances when we are sad or happy. Outward circumstances are always neutral. They seem to be happy or sad according to the happy or sad attitudes of the mind.

Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self- importance.

Happiness is reverence for all life.

The secret of friendship is expressing kindness with your eyes and through the tone of your voice, not only with words.