An infant when it gazes on a light,
A child the moment when it drains the breast,
A devotee when soars the Host in sight,
An Arab with a stranger for a guest,
A sailor when the prize has struck in fight,
A miser filling his most hoarded chest,
Feel rapture; but not such true joy are reaping
As they who watch o'er what they love while sleeping.
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- Philip James Bailey, Festus
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Are bubble-like--what makes them bursts them too.
- Philip James Bailey, Festus
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
One of the greatest joys known to man is to take a flight into ignorance in search of knowledge
One of the greatest joys known to man is to take a flight into ignorance in search of knowledge
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One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
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The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach
