The only reason you wont let go of what is making you sad is because it was the only thing that made you happy.

Sooner or later in life everyone discovers that perfect happiness is unrealizable, but there are few who pause to consider the antithesis: that perfect unhappiness is equally unattainable.

A great obstacle to happiness is to anticipate too great a happiness.


Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.