Secrecy, being an instrument of conspiracy, ought never to be the system of a regular government.

The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living creature. Let but one tenth part of the inhabitants of the earth pursue it consistently, and in a day's time they will have turned it into a Hell.

It is vain to talk of the interest of the community, without understanding what is the interest of the individual.

The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.

My true inspiration is to give everything to my kids that I never had. I had a really rough upbringing, and I want to break that chain. I've broken the chain, and I want to give my kids happiness every single day. When they wake up and hop on me and say; 'Dad I love you,' that is what means the most to me.

Happiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions.

The loneliest, most down-on-his-luck person can have a dog who adores him. The most bitter, sour person can light up with joy when he sees his dog. It is magical, and as 'The Dog Master' reveals, it is biological - we evolved together.

I've done an informal, anecdotal survey about marriage, and I've found no evidence that it brings happiness.