“It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy. ”
“There is a common emotion we all recognize and have not yet named—the happy anticipation of being able to feel contempt.”
“Being happy with what you have gotten starts with appreciating what you have.”
“Do you know what it's like to work so hard to make sure everyone's happy, and to have not a single person recognize it?" - Tiny Copper (Will Grayson, Will Grayson)”
“But you don't let true happiness slip out of your grasp without one helluva fight.”
“It's really very unpleasant. And not being able to say anything to answer back makes it rankle more, if you know what I mean.”