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How fading are the joys we dote upon!
Like apparitions seen and gone;
But those which soonest read more
How fading are the joys we dote upon!
Like apparitions seen and gone;
But those which soonest take their flight
Are the most exquisite and strong;
Like angel's visits short and bright,
Mortality's too weak to bear them long.
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.
The joy late coming late departs.
The joy late coming late departs.
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
