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    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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Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

Joy comes, grief goes, we know not how.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: Joy Quotes,
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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.

by John Norris Of Bemerton Found in: Joy Quotes,
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Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.

Joy rul'd the day, and Love the night.

by John Dryden Found in: Joy Quotes,
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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.

by Amelia Barr Found in: Joy Quotes,
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Joy has this in common with pain, that it robs people of reason.

Joy has this in common with pain, that it robs people of reason.

by Platen Found in: Joy Quotes,
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Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Joy Quotes,
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You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both

You shall have joy, or you shall have power, said God; you shall not have both

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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.

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There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

by Kahlil Gibran Found in: Joy Quotes,
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