Joy Quotes

The only joy in the world is to begin.

Joy is not in things; it is in us.

Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.

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

Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.

Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing.

The joy of a spirit is the measure of its power.

I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters.

There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness.

There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life.

This is the best kind of voyeurism, hearing joy from your neighbors.

I feel like a tiny bird with a big song!

I'm always sorry when pleasant things end. Something still pleasanter may come after, but you can never be sure.

It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.

Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them. You mayn't get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them.

Isn't it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren't born yet for missing it.

Joy is not a commodity to be hoarded and protected. It is like a muscle. It must be used daily to keep strong and vigorous. For all my hardships, I have been able to remain quite joyful, for my muscles are strong.

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.

Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy.