"Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys."― Alphonse de Lamartine Topic(s): HappinessMore From Alphonse de Lamartine"Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.""Limited in his nature, infinite in his desire, man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.""There is a woman at the begining of all great things."More In Happiness"The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion."― Karl Marx"Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss."― George Mason"Happiness has a bad rap. People say it shouldn’t be your goal in life. Oh, yes it should."― Richard Dreyfuss