To be
happy we must not be too concerned with others.
-- Albert Camus
1913-1960, French
Existential Writer
When
you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face
of a beloved person, you know that a man can have no
vocation but to awaken that light on the faces
surrounding him; and you are torn by the thought of
the unhappiness and night you cast, by the mere fact
of living, in the hearts you encounter.
-- Albert Camus
1913-1960, French
Existential Writer
But
the whim we have of happiness is somewhat thus. By
certain valuations, and averages, of our own
striking, we come upon some sort of average
terrestrial lot; this we fancy belongs to us by
nature, and of indefeasible rights. It is simple
payment of our wages, of our deserts; requires
neither thanks nor complaint. Foolish soul! What act
of legislature was there that thou shouldst be
happy? A little while ago thou hadst no right to be
at all.
-- Thomas Carlyle
1795-1881, Scottish
Philosopher, Author
The
only happiness a brave person ever troubles
themselves in asking about, is happiness enough to
get their work done.
-- Thomas Carlyle
1795-1881, Scottish
Philosopher, Author
