When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you can have more happiness.

Happiness is understanding that friendship is more precious than mere things, more precious than getting your own way, more precious than being in situations where true principles are not at stake.

It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.

The British do not expect happiness. I had the impression, all the time that I lived there, that they do not want to be happy they want to be right.

Values are principles and ideas that bring meaning to the seemingly mundane experience of life. A meaningful life that ultimately brings happiness and pride requires you to respond to temptations as well as challenges with honor, dignity, and courage.