Quotes of the day

Of all the millions of words written on happiness, this is the oldest and most enduring truth. If the principles of contentment are not within us, no material success, no pleasures or possessions, can make us happy.

– Lillian Eichler Watson, writer

If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.

– Bertrand Russell, British philosopher, social critic (1872-1970)

The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase. If you pursue happiness, you'll never find it.

– C. P. Snow, British physicist, novelist (1905-1980)

This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.

– William Lyon Phelps, educator, journalist (1865-1943)

Humility leads to the highest distinction because it leads to self-improvement.

– Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, British surgeon (1783-1862)

I cannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure: Try to please everybody.

– Herbert Bayard Swope, editor, journalist (1882-1958)