"One is happy as a result of one’s own efforts, once one knows of the necessary ingredients of happiness–simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain."– George Sand
A man is happy because he has made an effort to be. It is simple as when you say to yourself, "I want to be happy" and then do whatever it takes to make yourself happy.
Happiness is in the pursuit as it is in the dedicated effort we put into it.
I have always stated that, "you can only take out what you put in." The reward is in the exertion of strength donated towards goals expected to be achieved.
Price your happiness high and you will go the whole nine yards to make sure your efforts are not in vain.
Hardship can never break a man if he understand the joyous element of life.
You will make dreams reality and make losers winners when you understand what it takes to be happy and then go on to make it happen for someone.