On Happiness

James Shelley:

“Sheer happiness for happiness’ sake leads to numbness. I can not imagine any other consequence. For once happiness is achieved, what remains? Does not the bubble of the happiness economy eventually burst under the surplus of indulgence?”

Louis CK:

Gretchen Rubin:

“To be happier, you have to think about feeling good, feeling bad, and feeling right, in an atmosphere of growth.”

Trent Reznor:

Don’t open your eyes you won’t like what you see
The blind have been blessed with security
Don’t open your eyes, take it from me
I have found
You can find
Happiness in slavery

Bob Hope:

“When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things – not the great occasions – that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.”