Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow

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

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

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.

Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

They all attain perfection When they find joy in their work.

They all attain perfection When they find joy in their work.

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

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

The joy late coming late departs.

The joy late coming late departs.