Religious Quotes : Happiness

The wise and good man will be happy in this
world and in the next. He has the secret of perfect
contentment, and joy. One should not seek after
happiness, but should find it as a natural result of
good deeds.
BUDDHISM

The Christian life is a happy one. Despite persecution and tribulations, the Christian is happy because he has right on his side and his reward will be great in heaven.
CHRISTIANITY

Even in the most meagre of circumstances, tlj
man who lives rightly will be happy. Ill-gotten
gains will never bring happiness. Heaven grants
happiness to the good.
CONFUCIANISM

True happiness comes not from external things,
but through attachment to things spiritual. It is
an inner joy which nothing outside can destroy. It
comes from God and is a reward for goodness.
Only the wise have real happiness.
HINDUISM

Happiness will come when one turns to God and
seeks union with Him. The good will be rewarded
greatly for their works and will be happy.
ISLAM

Happiness comes through self-control. The man
who is able to subdue himself will find happiness
in this and in the next world.
JAINISM

Judaism is joyous. One who has the Lord on his
side should be happy, rejoicing all the time.
Happiness results from good works. If people keep
the law, they shall be happy.
JUDAISM

Virtue goes hand in hand with happiness.
SHINTO

We shall find happiness in the worship of the
Lord. He made everything and is the source of all
true happiness.
SIKHISM

Human happiness comes from perfect harmony
with one's fellow beings. The source of divine
happiness is complete accord with God. The good
shall be truly happy.
TAOISM

Holiness is the source of the truest happiness.
Only those who live justly shall know happiness.
The unrighteousness of man shall bring misery.
ZOROASTRIANISM

Happy are they who understand; happy is the
man that hath clung unto the truth, detached
from all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth!
BAHA'I