Talk happiness. The world is sad enough without your woe. No path is wholly rough.
Interpretation
Focus on spreading joy, as the world already has enough sadness.
The quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox encourages individuals to emphasize positivity and happiness in their conversations and interactions. It highlights the idea that the world is filled with sadness, and by consciously choosing to talk about happiness, one can contribute to a more uplifting atmosphere, reminding us that every journey has its challenges but also moments of joy that can be shared.
In practice
A motivational speaker might use this quote to inspire their audience to focus on positive dialogue.
Sweep up the debris of decaying faith; _x000D_ Sweep down the cobwebs of worn-out out beliefs, _x000D_ And throw your soul wide open to the light of reason and of knowledge. _x000D_ Be not afraid _x000D_ To thrust aside half-truths and grasp the whole.
I am the voice of the voiceless; Through me the dumb shall speak. Till the deaf world's ears be made to hear. The wrongs of the wordless weak. And I am my brothers keeper, And I will fight his fights; And speak the words for beast and bird. Till the world shall set things right.
A weed is but an unloved flower.
So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs.
'Tis easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows along like a song; But the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong.
Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day, just to scatter seeds of kindness as you pass along the way. . . .
I'd much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.
Joy is to fun what the deep sea is to a puddle. It’s a feeling inside that can hardly be contained.
I'm happy. I give thanks every morning that I can get up, that I still have my husband with me. I'm extremely grateful. After all, how many 93-year-old cover girls do you know?
Never let your fears be the boundaries of your dreams._x000D_ _x000D_ Happiness is a direction, not a place.
It struck her how eating was a comfort during a hard time because it reminded you that there had been other days, good days, when you’d eaten the same thing. Reminded you there were good days in life, when precious little else did. (268)
Embrace your life, count your blessings, and don’t complain about what you don’t have.
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