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

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

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

And, e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy,
The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy.

And, e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy,
The heart, distrusting, asks if this be joy.

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?

But were there ever any
Writhed not at passed joy?

Joy lies in the fight, in the attempt, in the suffering involved, not in the victory itself

Joy lies in the fight, in the attempt, in the suffering involved, not in the victory itself

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

Joy is increased by spreading it to others

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.

Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.

Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.