"There is no happiness; there are only moments of happiness." - [anon; Spanish Proverb]
Createwealth8888 likes to extend it further.
There is no happiness; there are only moments of happiness. But unhappiness tends to last longer.
Fisherman's moments of happiness
All experienced fisherman will know that you can't catch a big fish when the tide is low so it is unlikely to find the moments of happiness during low tide.
When the tide is too high, the sea is too rough and the wind is too strong; fishermen may find moments of happiness; but unhappiness may also be near. There is high chance that the strong under-water current will soon sweep your line away and get caught by under-water obstacles and break your line and made you sad.
The best time to find happiness ......