Richard Owen Cambridge quotes

“What is the worth of anything, But for the happiness 'twill bring?”
-- Richard Owen Cambridge

Source : Richard Owen Cambridge, George Owen Cambridge (1803). “The Works of Richard Owen Cambridge, Esq: Including Several Pieces Never Before Published”, p.10

#Happiness Quotes

“Let brisker youths their active nerves prepare Fit their light silken wings and skim the buxom air.”
-- Richard Owen Cambridge

Source : Richard Owen Cambridge (1751). “The Scribleriad: An Heroic Poem. In Six Books”

#Air Quotes #Wings Quotes #Light Quotes

“Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.”

“Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called.”

“I have known some quite good people who were unhappy, but never an interested person who was unhappy.”

“Congenial labor is the secret of happiness.”

“The mortal sickness of a mind too unhappy to be kind.”

Source : A. E. Housman (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Illustrated)”, p.64, Delphi Classics

“I have now reigned above fifty years in victory and peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to be wanting for my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot: they amount to fourteen. O man, place not thy confidence in this present world!”

“Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness”

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”

“In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.”

“What does 'happy' mean? Happiness is not a state like Vermont.”