Samuel Johnson

The mind is never satisfied with the objects immediately before it, but is always breaking away from the present moment, and losing itself in schemes of future felicity... The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

English Writer

Marquis de Lafayette

Do not let us despair of the cause of liberty: it is still dear to the hearts of Frenchmen, and we shall one day have the felicity of seeing it established in our beloved country.

French Revolutionary

Thomas Carlyle

A man's felicity consists not in the outward and visible blessing of fortune, but in the inward and unseen perfections and riches of the mind.

Scottish Philosopher

Benjamin Franklin

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day.

American Politician

Francis Bacon

The pencil of the Holy Ghost hath labored more in describing the afflictions of Job than the felicities of Solomon.

English Philosopher

Washington Irving

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

American Writer

Edmund Spenser

What more felicity can fall to creature, than to enjoy delight with liberty?

English Poet

George Meredith

Possession without obligation to the object possessed approaches felicity.

English Novelist

Christian Nestell Bovee

Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity.

American Author

Robert Gottlieb

Felicity implies happiness to an intense level, more than general contentment or pleasure.

Degree of Happiness

Felicity can refer to temporary states; it does not necessarily mean everlasting happiness.

Not Always Permanent

Felicity relates to the skill of expressing thoughts well, not just the frequency or quantity of speech.

Expressive Skill

Felicity can indicate a talent in artistic language use, like in literature or poetry.

Associated with Art

Felicity in this context means a deep and often shared joy, beyond everyday happiness.

Intense Pleasure

Emotional depth is key; felicity is felt internally and profoundly.

Rich Emotions

Here, felicity refers to notable points in time that stand out because of happiness.

Memorable Moments

Use 'felicity' to describe a special event or moment, not for everyday occurrences.

Contextual Use

 "I do" has acted upon them and profoundly changed their world. However, performatives depend on context and reception. These are known as felicity conditions. Imagine if the mayor showed up to the wedding and said, "By the power vested in me as mayor of the city,

Speech acts: Constative...

 "Chaos City." "Daily Battles." "FeliCity."