Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Martha Washington Quote “The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances.” ~ Martha Washington [Martha Dandridge Custis Washington] (1731-1802) wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Known as 'Lady Washington.' Character , Happiness , Wisdom , Women Ratings and Comments 1 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 3/8/12 How trite..."If you're happy and you know it clap your hands" ;-) My disposition will be a lot happier when people stop trying to tell how to live and what to do with my time and money. 2 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 3/8/12 I interpret this to mean that the one thing we can control is our own attitudes. Whether we will be "happy" or not is up to us, not the government.Too many people seem to think that electing a certain person will improve their lives and it seldom does.Many of the suckers that got all happy when they heard the Dictator in Chief spew that Hope and Change bilge are not so happy now.We have the right to persue happiness but it's up to us whether we find it or not. Reply Rosita, Santiago - Chile 3/8/12 1 Reply Kimo, USA 3/8/12 That was then, this is now, the current laws, have broken the constitution, curtailed intellectual freedom, and worse. sadly. 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 3/8/12 I must agree -- this is the key to never letting the bastards get you down. BUT, contentment can also be a trap -- way too many people are too comfortable to honestly stand up against designing men. Happiness is relative, no doubt. I think it more important to stand for something -- it gives meaning to the suffering and the victory. 1 Reply Mike,, Norwalk 12/5/24 Another direct family member that describes my life's observations. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Martha Washington quote is found in these categories: Character quotes Happiness quotes Wisdom quotes Women quotes About Martha Washington Bio of Martha Washington Quotations by Martha Washington Books by/about Martha Washington Martha Washington videos Martha Washington on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Martha Washington