Quotes about Trying to be Happy

If only we'd stop trying to be happy we'd have a pretty good time. Votes: 8

We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves. Votes: 8

Just try to be happy. Unhappiness starts with wanting to be happier. Votes: 6

The only reason why you are unhappy is because you are trying to be happy. Votes: 6

I have given up trying to be happy. It is no use an leads to nothing. Votes: 6

Don't care about all the pain in front of me, cause I'm just trying to be happy. Votes: 6

Giving up control and just trying to be happy at the moment has proven to be the best thing for me. Votes: 6

We ask for happiness but what we get is unhappiness. We all put our efforts into trying to be happy but we make a fundamental mistake: happiness is not related to the effort, happiness is related to not asking for it... Votes: 6

Trying to be happy in this world is greatest illusion. Votes: 4

We should try to be happy, just to set an example Votes: 4

I have given up trying to be happy. It is no use and leads to nothing. Votes: 4

Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body Votes: 4

To try to be happy is to try to build a machine with no other specification than that it shall run noiselessly. Votes: 4

So, you're telling me that no matter what, you can't be happy? Well, darling, it's no wonder you're miserable. It's what you want...So then try (to be happy). Votes: 4

If loneliness was a choice, what was the other option? To settle for second-best and try to be happy with that? And was that fair to the person you settled for? Votes: 4

Oh, most unhappy man,' he cried, 'try to be happy! You have red hair like your sister.' My red hair, like red flames, shall burn up the world,' said Gregory. Votes: 4

By going into third world countries and serving, by actually feeding and helping people, I've been led to focus a little more on how people here try to be happy by ignoring other people who are unhappy. Votes: 4

Try to be happy within the context of the life we are actually living. Happiness is not a situation to be longed for or a convergence of lucky happenstance. Through the power of our own minds, we can help ourselves. Votes: 4

To live a life that is wrong for you is a form of dying. There are people who have lives that look perfect. They try to be happy, they believe they should be happy, they are trying to like it, but if it's off course from their north star, they aren't satisfied. Votes: 4

Try to have a good day today, wherever you are, whatever you do, whoever is near, if no one is near. Try to be happy, because you may not see tomorrow. There is someone this morning, who didn't wake up, who will never see this day. Try to feel lucky that this is not you. Votes: 4

On the one hand, we all want to be happy. On the other hand, we all know the things that make us happy. But we don't do those things. Why? Simple. We are too busy. Too busy doing what? Too busy trying to be happy. This is the paradox of happiness that has bewitched our age. Votes: 4

I'm not so stupid as to believe that you've completely forgotten about your former boyfriend. I know you think there are others here more suited for me and this life, and I wouldn't want you to rush into trying to be happy with any of this. I just... I just want to know if it's possible... Votes: 4

If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time. Votes: 3

My songs are always about overcoming things, whether it's breaking up with a guy or just trying to be happy. They're always about being better. Votes: 3

It was like we were all so busy trying to be happy or saying we were happy, but underneath there was nothing but bitterness, the kind that could only be bled out in ink, in unspoken word. Votes: 3

I try not to get too ahead of myself. I try to be happy where I am. Votes: 2

If you try to hold on to something you don't have anymore, you can't be happy in the moment. Votes: 2

You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. Votes: 2

Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve. Votes: 2

I couldn't be happier to not be acting. I miss it, but I don't miss the auditioning or trying to get work. Votes: 2

Really, what I try to instill in my fans is to be healthy and happy. I have no desire to be super-skinny. Votes: 2

I'm trying to do it my way. For me to be happy in the business means I have to do it myself. Votes: 2

I so much appreciate it when anybody tries to make something and tries to be an artist - I'm happy to see the work. Votes: 2

I try to be happy, but I'm never happy. I don't believe in happiness. I was happy yesterday, but today and tomorrow is a different story. Votes: 2

I am very much interested in getting parents to read to children, and trying to get people mentoring children. If I can do both I'll be happy. Votes: 2

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative. Votes: 2

I've learned that I have to be happy with creating discussion and debate and that I shouldn't be trying to write a book that appeals to the consensus. Votes: 2

I don't need many things. I don't need glamour and attention to be happy. I'm very happy being settled and working my butt off and trying to win grand slams. Votes: 2

I think that women out there should just be happy with how they look, and they shouldn't really try to conform to any stereotype. Just be happy and, hopefully, healthy. Votes: 2

To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all. Votes: 2

I think the attitude I was trying to learn myself was to really try hard, to give a great effort, to really care, and to let the results go where they are going to go. But at the same time, I don't have to be happy, and I shouldn't be happy, with less than my best. Votes: 2

I'm not trying to keep anybody happy. Votes: 0

Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect. Votes: 0

I'm happy 'bout life. Still trying. I ain't giving up on life. Votes: 0

If you're trying to make someone happy, you gotta try and make them happy. Votes: 0

The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you. Votes: 0

I'm a yes person. I'm too concerned with trying to make too many people happy. Votes: 0

All marriages are happy. It's trying to live together afterwards that causes all the problems. Votes: 0

In Hollywood, all marriages are happy. It's trying to live together afterwards that causes the problems. Votes: 0

All I'm trying to do is make music that people like and that makes people happy. Votes: 0

Maybe if we stopped trying to achieve movie standards of greatness, we'd be happy with what we have. Votes: 0

We made happy sounds because we were upset... just trying to make a positive situation out of a negative one. Votes: 0

I am happy to keep working on books because I'm always reading, and I'm always trying to fall in love. Votes: 0

I know what makes me happy. I know what makes me miserable. I'm trying to stay on the happy side. Votes: 0

I'm happy to be part of this chorus of people who are trying to tell more complex stories about Haiti. Votes: 0

I'm trying to decide whether to be happy or sad. We have to be better than this or we will struggle. Votes: 0

Trying to be happy without a sense of God’s presence is like trying to have a bright day without the sun. Votes: 0

By trying so hard to provide the perfectly happy childhood, we're just making it harder for our kids to actually grow up, Votes: 0

I was trying not to be happy, hopeful. I did not believe I deserved happiness or even hope, if you knew my soul. Votes: 0

Every writer has his own voice. Other than that I'm always trying to do change-ups and publishers haven't always been happy about that. Votes: 0

If you spend your life trying to please people or letting them control you, you may make them happy, but you'll miss your destiny. Votes: 0

While being you and truly sharing what you do will bring happiness to others, you won't find contentment merely trying to keep others happy. Votes: 0

Life's too short to spend it trying to keep others happy. You can't please everyone. To fulfill your destiny, stay true to your heart. Votes: 0

Stop trying to do things that will make you happy. Happiness is a state of mind; because otherwise, you are a slave to circumstance. Votes: 0

I'm not trying to make myself look like a girl because I'm not a girl anymore. I'm very happy about being a grown woman. Votes: 0

I am now trying to trust the universe to take care of me and not necessarily rely on other people to make me happy. Votes: 0

Don't marry a rich man. Marry a good man. He will spend his life trying to keep you happy. No rich man can buy that! Votes: 0

I’m trying to tell people that I am happy the way I am. But why do people have to call my happiness a failure? Votes: 0

I'm not trying to be a spokeswoman for the transgender community; I just want to be looked at as a living, breathing, happy human being. Votes: 0

I'm not trying to redefine sexuality or humanity or say that my answer is right and yours is wrong. I'm just happy with who I am. Votes: 0

I had forgotten that talking to you is like trying to pet a cactus." Saiman said dryly. "Thank you for reminding me." "Always happy to oblige. Votes: 0

I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy, and when you get tired of looking at me, I promise I’ll sing. Votes: 0

The women I love most are Latina - my sister, mother, and daughter. They're spontaneous but spend a majority of their time trying to make others happy. Votes: 0

I'm not playing for other musicians. We're trying to reach the guy who works all day and wants to spend a buck at night. We'll keep him happy. Votes: 0

A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But most people don't allow the happy moment, because they're so busy trying to get a happy life. Votes: 0

What civilization is, is 6 billion people trying to make themselves happy by standing on each other's shoulders and kicking each other's teeth in. It's not a pleasant situation. Votes: 0

So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be. Votes: 0

The hardest situation to stay happy in, I think, is when you're trying to find love, and yourself at the same time. It just doesn't seem to fit well. Votes: 0

I'm sure that's when you really know you are happy - when you wake up wanting to embrace your future, rather than trying to squirm away from your past. Votes: 0

You know when people smile too much? It's painful. I find it really painful. Happy is not very reliable. I'm trying to live like, um, with a fierce calm. Votes: 0

You can't make a woman happy. That's like trying to cure a fatal disease. The goal is to treat the symptoms so you can comfortably live with the illness. Votes: 0