Quotes on Joy

The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness.

The Making of Friends Life is sweet because of the friends we have made And the things which in common we share; We want to live on, not because of ourselves, But because of the ones who would care. It's living and doing for somebody else On that all of life's splendor depends, And the joy of it all, when we count it all up, Is found in the making of friends.

The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy.

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life. That joy is increased when those efforts help someone understand the teachings of the Savior and that person decides to obey them, is converted, and joins His Church.

Hope changes everything. It changes winter into summer, darkness into dawn, descent into ascent, barrenness into creativity, agony into joy.

Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.

Even our most difficult moments bring us gifts. The trick, of course, is gratitude. Therein will you find both your peace and your joy.

Once a day, sit quietly and place a hand upon your heart. Send it love, and allow yourself to feel the love your heart has for you. It has been beating for you since before you were born. Your heart is love, and the blood in your veins is joy. Your heart is now lovingly pumping joy throughout your body. All is well, and you are safe.

When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease - of joy that kills.

Like all young men I set out to be a genius, but mercifully laughter intervened.

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

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.

In today's rush we all think too much, seek too much, want too much and forget about the joy of just Being.

People who are obsessed with Jesus do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people (Mt 13:44)(Jn 15:8).

Now even if I die, no one will be so grieved as to do himself bodily harm.

In Buddhism, we speak of touching Nirvana with our own body, In Christianity, you can also touch the Kingdom of God with your body, right here and now. it is much safer than placing our hope in the future. If we cling to the idea of hope in the future, we might not notice the peace and joy that are available in the present moment. The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.

When two people loved each other they worked together always, two against the world, a little company. Joy was shared; trouble was split. You had an ally.

Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.

The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.