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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer read more
In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone 's letter.
Joy makes us giddy, dizzy.
[Ger., Die Freude macht drehend, wirblicht.]
Joy makes us giddy, dizzy.
[Ger., Die Freude macht drehend, wirblicht.]
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
All human joys are swift of wing,
For heaven doth so allot it;
That when you get read more
All human joys are swift of wing,
For heaven doth so allot it;
That when you get an easy thing,
You find you haven't got it.
Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.
Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.
One joy shatters a hundred griefs
One joy shatters a hundred griefs
Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.
Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.
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
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.