“ This is the best kind of voyeurism, hearing joy from your neighbors. ”
- Chuck Sigars- Copy
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“ Give not over thy soul to sorrow; and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel. Gladness of heart is the life of man and the joyfulness of man is length of days. ”
- Ecclesiastes- Copy
- 106
“ Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy. ”
- Edward Chapin- Copy
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“ During [these] periods of relaxation after concentrated intellectual activity, the intuitive mind seems to take over and can produce the sudden clarifying insights which give so much joy and delight. ”
- Fritjof Capra- Copy
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“ This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. ”
- George Bernard Shaw- Copy
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“ We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. ”
- Helen Keller- Copy
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“ I'm always sorry when pleasant things end. Something still pleasanter may come after, but you can never be sure. ”
- L. M. Montgomery- Copy
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“ Isn't it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren't born yet for missing it. ”
- L. M. Montgomery- Copy
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“ It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will. ”
- L. M. Montgomery- Copy
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“ Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them. You mayn't get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them. ”
- L. M. Montgomery- Copy
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“ Joy is not a commodity to be hoarded and protected. It is like a muscle. It must be used daily to keep strong and vigorous. For all my hardships, I have been able to remain quite joyful, for my muscles are strong. ”
- Laura Moncur- Copy
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“ I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure. ”
- Lawana Blackwell- Copy
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“ I cannot believe that the inscrutable universe turns on an axis of suffering; surely the strange beauty of the world must somewhere rest on pure joy! ”
- Louise Bogan- Copy
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“ Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with. ”
- Mark Twain- Copy
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“ May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility. ”
- Maryanne Radmacher Hershey- Copy
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“ The most profound joy has more of gravity than of gaiety in it. ”
- Michel de Montaigne- Copy
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“ Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ”
- Mother Teresa- Copy
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“ I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters. ”
- Oprah Winfrey- Copy
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“ There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness. ”
- Pearl Buck- Copy
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“ Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing. ”
- Phil Jackson- Copy
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“ Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy. ”
- Sarah Ban Breathnach- Copy
- 4K
“ My mind to me a kingdom is, Such present joys therein I find, That it excels all other bliss. ”
- Sir Edward Dyer- Copy
- 1.7K
“ Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile. ”
- Sir Wilfred Grenfell- Copy
- 2.2K
“ There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life. ”
- Sister Mary Rose McGeady- Copy
- 1.3K
“ When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet. ”
- Stanislaw J. Lec- Copy
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