Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in read more

Joy can be real only if people look upon their life as a service, and have a definite object in life outside themselves and their personal happiness

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

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into read more

Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.

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

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

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

Joy, in Nature's wide dominion,
Mightiest cause of all is found;
And 'tis joy that moves the read more

Joy, in Nature's wide dominion,
Mightiest cause of all is found;
And 'tis joy that moves the pinion
When the wheel of time goes round.

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

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