"Happiness seems made to be shared" — Pierre Corneille

All our discontents about what we want appeared to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.

Source: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.

Source: An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, book 1 (1690)

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain.

Source: The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902)

Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance

Source: Pride and Prejudice (1813)

I celebrate myself, and sing myself,

Source: Leaves of Grass, Song of Myself (1892 edition)

Blessedness is not the reward of virtue, but virtue itself.

Source: Ethics, part 5, proposition 42 (1677)

Pierre Corneille Quote