Confucius

Chinese philosopher on ethics.

An influential Chinese philosopher and teacher, Confucius is best known for his teachings on ethics, family values, and social harmony. His philosophy stresses the importance of morality, proper conduct, and respect for tradition in shaping a just and orderly society. His emphasis on the cultivation of virtue in both rulers and citizens has had a profound and lasting impact on Chinese culture and philosophical thought for over two millennia.

Confucius Quotes about Happiness

All People(12)Life(8)Happiness(8)Love(5)Time(5)Wisdom(5)Heart(4)Light(4)Darkness(4)Harmony(3)World(3)Journey(3)Happy(3)Music(3)Knowledge(3)Evil(3)Work(3)Change(3)

Happiness is not at the top of the mountain, but in how to climb.
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Happiness does not consist in having what you want, but in wanting what you have.
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Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bended arm for a pillow - therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through immoral means are nothing but drifting clouds.
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Please stop waiting for a better and more appropriate time to become happy and focus on the moment you live in. Happiness is not an arrival, it is the journey itself. Many people seek for happiness above the height of human beings, some below. Yet, happiness is exactly at the exact height of human beings.
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Without Goodness one cannot enjoy enduring happiness.
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.
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Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.
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