35 Cheerful Quotes to Make You Happy

Life can be challenging and unpredictable, and it’s easy to get bogged down by stress, negativity, and self-doubt. However, in the midst of all this, it’s important to remember that happiness and joy are within our reach, and sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to lift our spirits. That’s where a list of cheerful quotes comes in – a compilation of uplifting and motivational words that can brighten your day and remind you of the beauty and goodness in life.

Cheerful quotes are like rays of sunshine on a cloudy day, providing a burst of positivity and encouragement when we need it most. They can help us see the silver lining in difficult situations, inspire us to pursue our dreams, and remind us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life. From famous authors and philosophers to everyday people, these quotes have been spoken, written, and shared throughout history, and their timeless wisdom continues to resonate with us today. So, whether you’re feeling down, stuck in a rut, or simply in need of a boost, take a few moments to peruse this list of cheerful quotes and let their uplifting messages infuse your day with positivity and hope.

1.”There is no path to happiness; happiness is the path.” – Buddha

2. “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: Someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” – Tom Bodett

3. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust

4. “Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles M. Shulz

5. “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” -Mark Twain

6. “Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.” -Joseph Addison

7. “The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.” – Michel de Montaigne

8. “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln

9. “Give cheerfully. If we’re not cheerful, the problem is our heart, and the solution is redirecting our heart, not withholding our giving.” – Randy Alcorn

10.“Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks.”  -Charles Dickens

11. “For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

12. “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” – Buddha

13. “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” – Mary Lou Retton

14. “Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.” -Helen Keller

15. “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” – Epictetus

16. “The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.” – William Ralph Inge

17. “Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.” – Bob Ross

18. “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to swim.” -Jon Kabat Zinn

19: “No medicine cures what happiness cannot.” – Gabriel García Márquez

20. “Being happy never goes out of style.” -Lilly Pulitzer

21. “The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy. It’s all that matters.” -Audrey Hepburn

22. “When you love what you have, you have everything you need.” -Unknown

23. “Happiness is the best makeup.” -Drew Barrymore

24. “Roll with the punches and enjoy every minute of it.” -Meghan Markle

25. “The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are.” – Goldie Hawn

26. “There’s nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.” – Stephen Chbosky

27. “You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” -Jonathan Safran Foer

28. “If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.” -Roy T. Bennett

29. “Breathe. It’s just a bad day, not a bad life.” – Unknown

30. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss

31. “Every day is a new day, and you’ll never be able to find happiness if you don’t move on.” -Carrie Underwood

32. “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” -Mahatma Gandhi

33. “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” -John Lennon

34. “Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” -Dalai Lama

35.”Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now.” -Roy T. Bennett

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