Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in read more

Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness

For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.

For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.

They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.

They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.

I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do read more

I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.

Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.

Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart read more

Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow