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They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy comes from using your potential.
Joy comes from using your potential.
There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.
There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.
And, e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy,
The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy.
And, e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy,
The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy.
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire read more
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
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.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
