Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.

Our joy is dead, and only smiles on us.

Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.

Capacity for joy
Admits temptation.

There's a hope for every woe,
And a balm for every pain,
But the first joys of read more

There's a hope for every woe,
And a balm for every pain,
But the first joys of our heart
Come never back again!

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

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

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

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.

The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.

The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.

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.