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One joy shatters a hundred griefs
One joy shatters a hundred griefs
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
Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.
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),
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
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.
Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Joy is increased by spreading it to others
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.
Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.