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It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.
It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.
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.
Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.
Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.
Joys
Are bubble-like--what makes them bursts them too.
- Philip James Bailey, Festus
Joys
Are bubble-like--what makes them bursts them too.
- Philip James Bailey, Festus
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.
The joy late coming late departs.
The joy late coming late departs.
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy is not in things; it is in us
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. read more
To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket- safe, dark, motionless, airless--it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.
