Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will read more

Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will intensify its ecstasy.

The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.

The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.

Joy is but the sign that creative emotion is fulfilling its purpose.

Joy is but the sign that creative emotion is fulfilling its purpose.

There's a hope for every woe,
And a balm for every pain,
But the first joys of read more

There's a hope for every woe,
And a balm for every pain,
But the first joys of our heart
Come never back again!

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

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?

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.

A joy that's shared is a joy made double.

A joy that's shared is a joy made double.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.