Quotes About Circumstances

It appears that the way people perceive the world is much more important to happiness than objective circumstances.

happiness depends more upon the state of mind - and body, perhaps - than upon circumstances and events.

Happiness does not depend on outward circumstances, but on the state of the heart.

True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.

Happiness doesn't come from external circumstances. It comes from the inside-regardless of what is happening around us.

Authentic happiness comes from being in conscious connection with our inner being rather than dependency on outer things and circumstances which are constantly in a state of flux.

Happiness is a condition of mind not a result of circumstances.

We call "happiness" a certain set of circumstances that makes joy possible. But we call joy that state of mind and emotions that needs nothing to feel happy.

Our impulses are our birthright. To alter personality would be unjust, almost criminal, for the impulses that make a fool or worse of us in certain circumstances may be necessary for our happiness.

Happiness is intrinsic, it's an internal thing. When you build it into yourself, no external circumstances can take it away.

Following dharma puts you in a proper field of attention. In a proper field of attention, regardless of what your outer circumstances are, happiness will flow.

Happiness is actually an individual choice, even in the midst of negative circumstances. It's not something our employers can give to us, though they can limit and influence that choice.

How little has situation to do with happiness.

What is happiness and unhappiness? It depends so little on the circumstances; it depends really only on what happens inside a person. I am grateful for every day and that makes me happy.

The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances.

The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.

I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition and not on our circumstances.

While I was not entirely satisfied with the circumstances of my existence, I felt like the possibility of improvement still existed. That I could make happiness happen.

Happiness is long-lasting, a condition of the soul, the foundation on which the circumstances of life are experienced, endured, or enjoyed.

We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try.

Destiny is what is happening to you right now.

There are no great men, just great circumstances, and how they handle those circumstances will determine the outcome of history.

Right time, right place, right people equals success. Wrong time, wrong place, wrong people equals most of the real human history.

Each brain is exposed to different circumstances. It's very likely that your brain is unique in the history of the universe.