“Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy
“You say you have thousands of my days; but I have thousands of moments, in which I can be merry and happy
“Happily in this community we all are bred and born to work; and this honorable mark, set on us all, should bind together the various portions of the community
“The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves
“If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God
“There was something in the air, something sad and sweet at the same time.Source: The Garden Party (1922)
“My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher