Ambrose Bierce on Happiness
Browse 5 quotations attributed to Ambrose Bierce, catalogued under happiness, with dates where available.
This page displays 5 quotations attributed to Ambrose Bierce and filed under "happiness" in QuoteLineage. The selection is ordered by stored importance and quality scores, not citation counts. A topic label describes how an entry is catalogued; it does not establish the theme's importance in the author's work.
Attributed to Ambrose Bierce, entry #22099: "When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had."
Attributed to Ambrose Bierce, entry #98350: "Bride, n. A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her."
5 Quotes by Ambrose Bierce on Happiness
"When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had."
"Bride, n. A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her."
"Happiness, n. An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another."
"Happiness is lost by criticizing it; sorrow by accepting it."
"The game of discontent has its rules, and he who disregards them cheats. It is not permitted to you to wish to add another's advantages or possessions to your own; you are permitted only to wish to be another."