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.
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Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
Nothing I've ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.
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.
There's not a joy the world can give like that it takes away.
- Lord Byron (George read more
There's not a joy the world can give like that it takes away.
- Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron),
Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow
Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow
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.
Joy comes from using your potential.
Joy comes from using your potential.
Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.
Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.
Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
