Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment or it will run to weeds.
But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave...
Your thoughts and emotions are yours alone.
I think the idea that you can go this alone is - was a huge mistake. And...
You are forever alone.
To change what you get you must change who you are.