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    It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.

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One joy shatters a hundred griefs

One joy shatters a hundred griefs

by Chinese Proverbs Found in: Grief Quotes, Joy Quotes,
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I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do read more

I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again

by Mark Twain Found in: Achievement Quotes, 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 is increased by spreading it to others

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

by Robert Murray Mccheyne Found in: Joy Quotes,
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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.

by George Bernard Shaw 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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Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will read more

Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will intensify its ecstasy.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Joy Quotes,
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They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.

They hear a voice in every wind,
And snatch a fearful joy.

by Thomas Gray 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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