“It is neither wealth nor splendor but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.”– Thomas Jefferson Related Quotes “There is no such thing as the pursuit of happiness, but there is the discovery of joy.”– Joyce Grenfell “I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.”– Pierre Corneille “Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not.”– Valerie Bertinelli