Are you happy?
Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451.
“You're a hopeless romantic," said Faber. "It would be funny if it were not serious. It's not books you need, it's some of the things that once were in books. The same things could be in the 'parlor...”
“The important thing for you to remember, Montag, is we're the Happiness Boys, the Dixie Duo, you and I and the others. We stand against the small tide of those who want to make everyone unhappy wit...”
“Don't ask for guarantees. And don't look to be saved in any one thing, person, machine, or library. Do your own bit of saving, and if you drown, at least die knowing you were heading for shore.”
“I'm afraid of them and they don't like mebecause I'm afraid.”
“I'm afraid of them and they don't like me because I'm afraid.”
“I just want someone to hear what I have to say. And maybe if I talk long enough, itll make sense.”
“Promise YourselfTo be so strong that nothingcan disturb your peace of mind.To talk health, happiness, and prosperityto every person you meet.To make all your friends feelthat there is something in ...”
“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.”
“Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.”