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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.
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.
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy is not in things; it is in us
Joy makes us giddy, dizzy.
[Ger., Die Freude macht drehend, wirblicht.]
Joy makes us giddy, dizzy.
[Ger., Die Freude macht drehend, wirblicht.]
They all attain perfection When they find joy in their work.
They all attain perfection When they find joy in their work.
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow
Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.
Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.
A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign read more
A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.
He who has not looked on Sorrow will never see Joy.
He who has not looked on Sorrow will never see Joy.
