42 Best Happy Quotes to Brighten Up Your Life
"Being happy never goes out of style."
Let’s face it — life is messy and complicated. Yet, it's the small slivers of happiness that make it all worth it, despite the unforeseen situations and the roller coaster of emotions experienced daily. While there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer on what the purpose of life is, most people can agree that through it all they only hope to live with a warm heart and pure joy. On the tough days when it’s hard to find something to smile about, funny stories, heartwarming pictures, and happy quotes can be helpful in finding the joy in life again. We scoured the internet to round up the best happy quotes to help you feel whole and remember that there is beauty in every day.
It’s not always easy to capture the essence of what it means to feel happy, but these positive quotes get the job done. The best part is there’s something that will resonate with everyone, from grandparents, to teachers, to the artists in your life. Whether you’re writing a card to a loved one, need an uplifting caption for Instagram, or want a quirky catchphrase to keep you going, these happy quotes are perfect for brightening any cloudy day.
Unknown
“Being happy is the greatest form of success.”
Beyoncé
“Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you.”
Oprah Winfrey
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”
Kate Spade
“Be happy. Be bright. Be you.”
Alan Cohen
“Be happy with what you have. Be excited about what you want.”
Bob Ross
“Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.”
Julia Alvarez
“The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on.”
Gabriel García Márquez
“No medicine cures what happiness cannot.”
Maya Angelou
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.”
Elizabeth Gilbert
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.”
William James
"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action."
Huma Abedin
“I get up and I’m happy and healthy and whole.”
Misty Copeland
“Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed.”
Lilly Pulitzer
“Being happy never goes out of style.”
Goldie Hawn
“The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are.”
Epicurus
“Being happy is knowing how to be content with little.”
Michelle Obama
"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own."
Unknown
“Happiness comes in waves. It will find you again.”
Louise Hay
“I choose to make the rest of my life, the best of my life.”
Unknown
“When you love what you have, you have everything you need.”
Terri Huggins Hart is an award-winning journalist, lifestyle writer, parenting writer, and race and culture writer who is convinced she's figured out the trick to living life with no regrets: do what you love, give love, lead with love. She's also the writer of an active monthly newsletter sharing tips for motivation and emotional well-being. When not writing, she can be found working out via Zumba or pole dancing, reciting her favorite affirmations and covering her adorable kids in kisses. You can learn more about Terri on her website, TerrificWords.com, or following her on social media @terrificwords.
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