I envy the happiness of others... I envy the sense of belonging... I seem always to be remaking myself.

I believe there is a relationship between having an interest in the arts and the behaviour of society as a whole. Some politicians find it difficult that the arts is a weapon of happiness... Politics is often about deprivation rather than the opening up of ideas and nourishing creative endeavour.

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

Many a happiness in life, as many a disaster, can be due to chance, but the peace within us can never be governed by chance.

Happiness is rarely absent it is we that know not of its presence.