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Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
He who has not looked on Sorrow will never see Joy.
He who has not looked on Sorrow will never see Joy.
He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy. But he who kisses the joy as it read more
He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy. But he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in Eternity's sunrise.
For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.
For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy.
The joy late coming late departs.
The joy late coming late departs.
Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow
Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow
They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.
Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.
Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
