Top 40 Inspirational Pursuit of Happiness Quotes

Top 40 Inspirational Pursuit of Happiness Quotes

Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 12:25 pm

Will Smith, by Dick Thomas Johnson, is licensed under CC BY 2.0

The Pursuit Of Happyness, Gardner’s memoir, was released in 2006. Furthermore, a film with the same name was released that same year, portraying the inspiring and dramatic tale of the man. Chris Gardner, the main protagonist, was portrayed by Will Smith. The Pursuit of Happyness is a film that you may watch repeatedly.

The film challenges us to think about the importance of having a fair share of life, liberty, and the “pursuit of happyness,” as outlined in the US Declaration of Independence. Without a doubt, the film touches us in the heart at the right spot.

The greatest Pursuit of Happiness quotes by Chris Gardner have been gathered from both his memoir and the film.

Positive Pursuit of Happiness Quotes

One of the rare cinematic treasures, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” thoroughly stirs you and transports you through a whirlwind of feelings. The movie is a pillar of the idea that persistence and passion are essential to success. Here are some positive Pursuit of Happiness quotes.

“Martin Frohm: What would you say if man walked in here with no shirt, and I hired him? What would you say?
Chris: He must have had on some really nice pants.”

MARTIN FROHM & CHRIS GARDNER

“You’re a good papa.”

CHRISTOPHER

“Walk the walk and go forward all the time.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“The money thing will come. I know so many people who have so much more money than I. They are miserable. It is so important to be happy.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“It can be done, but you have to make it happen.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I was homeless, but I wasn’t hopeless. I knew a better day was coming.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“The balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“We’re going to come out of this. Everything is going to be fine, all right?”

CHRIS GARDNER

“If you’re happy and I’m happy, then that’s a good thing, right?”

JAY TWISTLE

“Listen, whatever happens, you’ve done a fantastic job.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Her stillness defeated his storm.”

CHRIS GARDNER
Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.
“Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.”

Inspirational Pursuit of Happiness of Quotes

All other aspects of your life, including your profession, relationships, and family, fall into place when you’re truly happy. Many of us believe that happiness is within our grasp.

Here are some inspirational pursuit of happiness quotes.

“Chris: Hey. Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something. Not even me. All right?
Christopher: All right.”

CHRIS GARDNER & CHRISTOPHER

“I met my father for the first time when I was 28 years old. I made up my mind that when I had children, my children were going to know who their father was.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I was late once and it cost me $50,000. I figured it was cheaper to wear two watches.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“The movie is the story of my life, but it’s not about me. It’s about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, ‘No, you can’t do it.’ You can.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Also, the walk didn’t have to be long strides: baby steps counted too. Go forward.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“There is no plan B for passion.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Some of you guys are here because you know somebody. Some of you are here because you think you’re somebody. But there’s one guy in here who’s going to be somebody.”

ALAN FRAKESH

“I learned to finish my work quickly. I had to finish quickly.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I chose to become.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I am strong because I’ve been weak. I am fearless because I’ve been afraid. I am wise because I’ve been foolish.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Every finish line is the beginning of a new race.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry ain’t coming.”

CHRIS GARDNER
I used to think that I knew something about poverty. You have not seen poverty until you’ve seen it in Africa.
“I used to think that I knew something about poverty. You have not seen poverty until you’ve seen it in Africa.”

Will Smith Pursuit of happiness Quotes

A man looks for happiness first thing every day. The Pursuit of Happyness author Chris Gardner, portrayed by Will Smith, is quoted in the quotes below.

“Because when I was young and I’d get an A on a history test or whatever… I’d get this good feeling about all the things I could be. And then I never became any of them.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Can I say something?
Um, I’m the type of person that if you ask me a question and I don’t know the answer,

I’m gonna tell you that I don’t know.
But I bet you what, I know how to find the answer and I will find the answer.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I still remember that moment….They all looked so damn happy to me. And, I couldn’t stop to ask myself, wondering….Why couldn’t I look like that?”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Still a dreamer, yet more of a realist than ever before. I knew this was my time to sail.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Claim ownership of your dreams.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I got two questions for you, what do you do and how do you do it?”

CHRIS GARDNER

“It’s written as P-P-Y, but it’s supposed to be an I in “happiness.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“That’s not part of the motto. You’re not supposed to learn that.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“You got a dream. You got to protect it.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“I had to do in six hours what they do in nine.”

CHRIS GARDNER

“Probably means there’s a good chance. Possibly means we might or we might not.”

CHRIS GARDNER
On the horizon I saw the shining future as before. The difference was that I felt the wind at my back. I was ready.
“On the horizon I saw the shining future as before. The difference was that I felt the wind at my back. I was ready.”

The odd spelling of “happyness” in the title derives from a mural Gardner noticed outside his son’s daycare, and he argues that it has to be fixed because “happiness” is spelt wrongly as “happyness.”

The film unmistakably established a new benchmark for portraying an emotion that might inspire someone to be motivated and pay attention to their daily activities.

You are on the correct track when you demonstrate positivism in your own life. Let us know which of these quotes left a deeper impact on your mind.

Curated by: Divya Singh

Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.

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