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“The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number.”

William Dean Howells · Happiness

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William Dean Howells

The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.

Respect

William Dean Howells

Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.

Wisdom

Azar Nafisi

Those in the west who dismiss the repressiveness of laws against women in countries like Iran, no matter how benign their intentions, present a condescending view not just of the religion but also of women living in Muslim majority countries, as if the desire for choice and happiness is the monopoly of women in the west.

Happiness

J. Donald Walters

Happiness is not a brilliant climax to years of grim struggle and anxiety. It is a long succession of little decisions simply to be happy in the moment.

Happiness