"Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose." ― William Cowper Topic(s): Happiness More From William Cowper "Wisdom is humble that he knows no more." "Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more." "Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." More In Happiness "People will survive, and they will find happiness. Happiness only comes when you’re not looking for it."― Hugh Laurie "Music should probably provide answers in terms of lyrical content, and giving people a sense of togetherness and oneness, as opposed to being alone in their thoughts and dilemmas or regrets or happiness or whatever."― Peabo Bryson "You can be happy where you are."― Joel Osteen