International Day of Happiness 2018: Motivating Quotes on Happiness That Will Surely Make You Smile

It's a question we ask ourselves all the time: Are we truly happy? It's important to us because  the biggest purpose in all our lives is our constant pursuit of happiness.  Being happy is the biggest motivation we have and is the only real reason why we do anything in life. But it’s more than just wearing a smile on your face and laughing out loud. Everyone may have a different way of finding it. For some, happiness depends on finding the right job. For others, it’s finding happiness in personal relationships. But no matter what your source of happiness, it affects us all in the same way. Happy people are healthier, calmer and more productive in their lives. In short, happiness is both – our reason for survival and our means of survival.

But sometimes, our pursuit of happiness can leave us incredibly sad. That's because we assign a lot of value to material possessions and base our happiness impermanent things. That's why, we should all strive to find happiness not by looking outwards, but by finding it within ourselves. On the International Day of Happiness, read these eye-opening quotes on happiness -- some profound, some snarky-- that will change the way you look at life.

“Caring about the happiness of others, we find our own.” -Plato

“Some cause happiness wherever they do; others whenever they go.” -Oscar Wilde

“It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.” -Jane Fonda

“Whoever is happy will make others happy too." -Anne Frank

“Happiness is nothing more than a good health and a bad memory.” Albert Schweitzer

“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” -Gautama Buddha

“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” -Anton Chekov

So on this note, celebrate International Day of Happiness by doing something that not only makes you truly happy but also enriches your soul. Be the reason for somebody else's happiness. Make meaningful connections, help a person in need, appreciate what you have and more importantly, express gratitude.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Mar 20, 2018 11:46 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).