The sum of the whole is plainly this: The nature of man considered in his single capacity and with respect only to the present world is adapted and leads him to attain the greatest happiness he can for himself in the present world.

My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.

The greatest happiness is to transform one's feelings into action.

The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energies.

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.

It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish.

The said truth is that it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.

Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.

When we recall the past we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.

There is this difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man really is so but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.