“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”

“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.”

“Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world.”

“Every man's happiness is his own responsibility.”

“Rules of livingDon't worry, eat three square meals a day,say your prayers, be courteous to your creditors, keep your digestion good,steer clear of biliousness,exercise, go slow and go easy. May be there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy, but my friend, these, i reckon, will give you a good life.”

“Laughter can be used to sooth the mind and get rid of those awful thoughts.”