Democritus Quotes

True happiness springs from moderation.

Men find happiness neither by means of the body nor through possessions, but through uprightness and wisdom.

The way to fame goes through the palaces, the way to happiness does through the markets, the way to virtue goes through the deserts.

They know where happiness lies, not in a cave or a country, but in love and the freedom to give and take what has been there all along.

Without order there can be no inner satisfaction. Without inner satisfaction there can be no freedom. Without freedom there is no joy.

Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign of approval. When man is happy, he is in harmony with himself and his environment.

Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life.

Happiness is the only thing I understand.

Happiness is in its highest degree the sister of goodness.

I can at once become happy anywhere, for he is happy who has found himself a happy lot. In a word, happiness lies all in the functions of reason, in warrantable desires and virtuous practice.

The Tao has no place for pettiness, and nor has Virtue. Pettiness is dangerous to Virtue; pettiness is dangerous to the Tao. It is said, rectify yourself and be done.

Virtue alone is happiness below.

Happiness is a shadow of harmony; it follows harmony. There is no other way to be happy.

I live a very nice life. I have a wonderful time. But it's not lived drawing on a full level. I'm relaxed, cool, and enjoying it.

When you're passionate about something, you want it to be all it can be. But in the endgame of life, I fundamentally believe the key to happiness is letting go of that idea of perfection.

Feeling good about yourself and your life is very important. I'm a happy woman, happy with my husband, my daughters, my grandchildren. We all get along quite well, and that keeps me centered.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

I think comfort, stability, and love are the things that really let me be happy. Deep down inside I'm a little boring, I guess.

Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character.

Happiness is the reward we get for living to the highest right we know.

But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?

Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.

I like having peace and quiet in my life, and I am perfectly happy in my relationships.

Know your own happiness.

The noblest mind the best contentment has