“Power, after love, is the first source of happiness.”– Stendhal Related Quotes “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.”– Marcus Aurelius “Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.”– Ambrose Bierce “I will never forget my beautiful days with you in Shanklin, they are certainly the most pleasant ones of my life. Look, I have tears in my eyes just to think about it. I am furious to be here, it is the end of happiness for a whole year.”– Camille Claudel