Joy is increased by spreading it to others

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty read more

This is the true joy of life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. . -George Bernard Shaw.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

One joy shatters a hundred griefs

One joy shatters a hundred griefs

Sing out my soul, thy songs of joy;
Such as a happy bird will sing,
Beneath a read more

Sing out my soul, thy songs of joy;
Such as a happy bird will sing,
Beneath a Rainbow's lovely arch,
In early spring.

Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in read more

Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness

Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.

Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?