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's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

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

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.

And these are joys, like beauty, but skin deep.

And these are joys, like beauty, but skin deep.

Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.

Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

One joy scatters a hundred griefs.

One joy scatters a hundred griefs.

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

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

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.