happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. From LearnThat.org. [Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)]
"There is no highroad to what you term happiness," Wingrave answered. From Wordnik.com. [The Malefactor] Reference
Hedonists have appropriated the term happiness as an equivalent to the totality of pleasurable or agreeable feeling. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability] Reference
As we increase in good works, our happiness is also increased. From Wordnik.com. [Living at Home] Reference
"This sort o 'life is what I calls happiness," said Big Ben, puffing out. From Wordnik.com. [Over the Rocky Mountains Wandering Will in the Land of the Redskin] Reference
It's obvious to me that his happiness is as high a priority to you as your own. From Wordnik.com. [Page 2] Reference
Oh! this is what I call happiness, and I'll have my tea a little stronger in consequence. From Wordnik.com. [Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Complete] Reference
I have long understood that contentment is better than what we call happiness -- much better. From Wordnik.com. [All Aboard A Story for Girls] Reference
I have seen the gradual working of what I call happiness and success in ameliorating character. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861] Reference
Can you pretend that what you call the happiness of virtue is exempt from troubles, and crosses, and cares?. From Wordnik.com. [Manon Lescaut] Reference
'Yes, Sir,' said she, raising her voice, 'tell him I admire, I esteem him - that his happiness is the first wish of my heart. From Wordnik.com. [The Castle of Wolfenbach] Reference
Similarly, their own long-term happiness is suddenly under threat for exactly the same reasons: there might not be any grandchildren. From Wordnik.com. […comprehending surprising statistics « Sven’s guide to…] Reference
(For long term happiness, learn how to play the accordion.). From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
Which brings up the two essential rules for long-term happiness. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
Leonore becomes Manrico's wife, but her happiness is shortlived. From Wordnik.com. [The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas] Reference
Wellbeing is not just about short-term happiness and pleasure seeking. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
It is about a life well lived, not short-term happiness or pleasure seeking. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
Living both fully is the only way to reach long-term happiness and contentment. From Wordnik.com. [Inder Sidhu: What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?] Reference
By the word happiness I would signify, not the momentary joy of a child who gets. From Wordnik.com. [Kenelm Chillingly — Complete] Reference
Sometimes leaders have to sacrifice short term happiness for long term happiness. From Wordnik.com. [SARA - Southeast Asian RSS Aggregator] Reference
Rudd's package looks like one to provide short term happiness, long term pain for taxpayers. From Wordnik.com. [Top Stories - Google News] Reference
Obviously, these are short-term happiness fixes, but she thinks everyone should have a list. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
Its gaiety is African; fate hangs over it, its happiness is short, sudden, without reprieve. From Wordnik.com. [The Case Of Wagner, Nietzsche Contra Wagner, and Selected Aphorisms.] Reference
I'm struggling with my focus on short term happiness and a societal need for long term goals. From Wordnik.com. [The outline of our lives.] Reference
"The word happiness takes on a new meaning for me as of today," Martin said in his statement. From Wordnik.com. [London Free Press] Reference
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