Quotes on Joy

Collecting is my joy; it gives me great satisfaction.

Author: Ursula Andress

Garry Marshall is a joy. I feel so utterly safe in his hands.

Author: Julie Andrews

Joy always came after pain.

Author: Guillaume Apollinaire

Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.

Author: Thomas Aquinas

For me, the joy of doing it is doodling when I want to. But if I had to do it, I'd lose the joy.

Author: Matthew Ashford

Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.

Author: Marvin Ashton

Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.

Author: Ed Asner

There is no joy so great as that of reporting that a good play has come to town.

Author: Brooks Atkinson

In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag.

Author: W. Auden

Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.

Author: Hosea Ballou

I don't quite jump for joy, but I am awfully glad to see him.

Author: Anne Bancroft

I am not finding pregnancy much of a joy. I am afraid of childbirth, but I am afraid I can't find a way of avoiding it.

Author: Brigitte Bardot

It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.

Author: Amelia Barr

I'm youth, I'm joy, I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg.

Author: James Barrie

The joy late coming late departs.

Author: Lewis Bates

For me, the great joy is to watch an audience watching what I've made. To hear not a peep from the audience at the right moment, and then to hear the laughs and the cheers.

Author: Michael Bay

Excessive sorrow laughs. Excessive joy weeps.

Author: William Blake

I have no name: I am but two days old. What shall I call thee? I happy am, Joy is my name. Sweet joy befall thee!

Author: William Blake

If the machines can take the drudgery out of it and just leave us with the joy of drawing, then that's the best of both worlds - and I'll use those computers!

Author: Don Bluth

Those who remain unmoved by the wind of joy silently follow the Path.

Author: Bodhidharma

The most astonishing joy is to receive from the muses the gift of a whole lyric.

Author: James Broughton

Be it jewel or toy, not the prize gives the joy, but the striving to win the prize.

Author: Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I cannot sleep - great joy is as restless as great sorrow.

Author: Fanny Burney

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.

Author: Leo Buscaglia

When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy, And the dimpling stream runs laughing by; When the air does laugh with our merry wit, And the green hill laughs with the noise of it.

Author: Lord Byron

Let there be more joy and laughter in your living.

Author: Eileen Caddy

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.

Author: Joseph Campbell

To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.

Author: Henri Cartier-Bresson

Joy is not the result of getting what you want; it is the way to get what you want. In the deepest sense, joy is what you want.

Author: Alan Cohen

We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.

Author: Pierre Corneille

Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

Author: Rene Descartes

The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.

Author: Charles Dickens

The joy of working at something to find out what it means to me is what I grew up with.

Author: Rita Dove

Each mind is pressed, and open every ear, to hear new tidings, though they no way joy us.

Author: Edward Fairfax

Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy.

Author: Mohandas Gandhi

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

Author: Khalil Gibran

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

Author: Nhat Hanh

We have to embrace obstacles to reach the next stage of joy.

Author: Goldie Hawn

I've always associated the moment of writing with a moment of lift, of joy, of unexpected reward.

Author: Seamus Heaney

That was the big lesson for all of us. Everything was going great on paper, but we all became miserable because we were so caught up in the machinery of how you make that happen, it took away the sheer joy.

Author: Susanna Hoffs

Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

Author: Victor Hugo

Words are less needful to sorrow than to joy.

Author: Helen Jackson

A good newspaper is never nearly good enough but a lousy newspaper is a joy forever.

Author: Garrison Keillor

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

Author: Helen Keller

Pain is pain, joy is joy - you can't avoid bringing pieces of yourself into a role.

Author: Joshua Leonard

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.

Author: C. Lewis

Joy, temperance, and repose, slam the door on the doctor's nose.

Author: Henry Longfellow

Pleasant it is, when over a great sea the winds trouble the waters, to gaze from shore upon another's great tribulation; not because any man's troubles are a delectable joy, but because to perceive you are free of them yourself is pleasant.

Author: Lucretius

The only joy I had was writing what was. That book was. It no longer amuses me to be all the things I was when I wrote that. But it is my story as I was then.

Author: Mary MacLane

I believe in joy, but I believe in the flip-side, agony.

Author: Mercedes McCambridge

We are both drawn to surreal situations so the writing was a joy.

Author: Dylan Moran

Sing the songs of joy to the Lord, serve the Name of the Lord, and become the servant of His servants.

Author: Guru Nanak

There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go.

Author: Jean Paul

There is a joy in sorrow which none but a mourner can know.

Author: Jean Paul

The only joy in the world is to begin.

Author: Cesare Pavese

Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.

Author: Goran Persson

Because I actually find the next take after they've controlled it a little bit and repressed the laughter is actually a really interesting take, because that's still going on underneath the surface. That struggle to maintain composure becomes part of the joy of the scene.

Author: Jay Roach

Shared joy is increased, shared pain is lessened.

Author: Spider Robinson

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

Author: Jim Rohn

Forgive me, Spirit of my spirit, for this, that I have found it easier to read the mystery told in tears and understood Thee better in sorrow than in joy.

Author: George Russell

Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.

Author: Rosalind Russell

The most beautiful things in life are often found in the simplest moments of joy.

Author: Helen Keller

Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.

Author: Carl Sandburg

All beautiful and noble qualities have been united in me... I shall be the fruit which will leave eternal vitality behind even after its decay. How great must be your joy, therefore, to have given birth to me.

Author: Egon Schiele

Nobody understands another's sorrow, and nobody another's joy.

Author: Franz Schubert

There is nothing greater than the joy of composing something oneself and then listening to it.

Author: Clara Schumann

If I have known much trouble in my youth, I have also known much joy.

Author: Clara Schumann

Happiness is not about having the perfect life, but about finding joy in the imperfect moments.

Author: Lisa Williams

The joy that isn't shared dies young.

Author: Anne Sexton

I've been through some dark times but I've experienced joy too. Now that joy can't be suppressed.

Author: Michelle Shocked

What joy can the years bring half so sweet as the unhappiness they've taken away?

Author: Logan Smith

To read of a detective's daring finesse or ingenious stratagem is a rare joy.

Author: Rex Stout

You may imagine the joy manifested by these poor Africans, when they heard one of their own color address them in a friendly manner, and in a language they could comprehend!

Author: Lewis Tappan

I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy.

Author: Sara Teasdale

As a singer, the biggest joy I have are the arrangements.

Author: Mel Torme

Joy is a subtle elf; I think one's happiest when he forgets himself.

Author: Cyril Tourneur

I enjoy writing, sometimes; I think that most writers will tell you about the agony of writing more than the joy of writing, but writing is what I was meant to do.

Author: Leon Uris

I feel a sense of sadness and joy. Mostly sadness though about what I've experienced and sadness about what others have experienced in reference to the stroke.

Author: Luther Vandross

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.

Author: Leonardo Vinci

Joy is not in things; it is in us.

Author: Richard Wagner

It has been an ache and a joy both to look over this big shoulder of mine at all my yesterdays.

Author: Ethel Waters

The excursion is the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy.

Author: Eudora Welty

The source of one's joy is also often the source of one's sorrow.

Author: Jessamyn West

Of course watching a particularly exciting game or a wonderful contestant is always a joy.

Author: Randy West

We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.

Author: E. White

Joy, has no cost.

Author: Marianne Williamson

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

Author: Marianne Williamson

There's a joy in writing short stories, a wonderful sense of reward when you pull certain things off.

Author: Tobias Wolff

It appears to me impossible that I should cease to exist, or that this active, restless spirit, equally alive to joy and sorrow, should be only organized dust.

Author: Mary Wollstonecraft

Joy is of the will which labours, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.

Author: William Yeats

See, unlike most hackers, I get little joy out of figuring out how to install the latest toy.

Author: Jamie Zawinski

I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river.

Author: Zhuangzi

Life is a journey, not a race. Take your time, enjoy the scenery, and never forget to dance in the rain.

Author: Jennifer Smith

Happiness is found in the little moments of joy that sprinkle our days like confetti.

Author: Julie Andrews

True happiness comes from embracing your uniqueness and boldly standing out in a cookie-cutter world.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life is a journey, not a race; take your time to enjoy the view along the way.

Author: Sarah Johnson

Life is a journey best traveled with friends who light up the path with laughter and love.

Author: Karen Armstrong

To find beauty in the simple things is to discover the true essence of happiness.

Author: Emily Dickinson

Never underestimate the power of a good laugh; it can brighten even the darkest of days.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, we might as well dance.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, we should dance like nobody's watching.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life is a beautiful journey, embrace every step with gratitude and joy.

Author: Sarah Williams

Life is a journey, not a race. Enjoy the scenery along the way and savor the moments that truly matter.

Author: Jenna Grace

Life is a collection of moments, make sure to savor each one like a fine wine.

Author: Sophia Loren

Success is not about reaching the finish line first, but about enjoying the journey along the way.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Happiness is not found in the things we possess, but in the moments we cherish.

Author: Alicia Johnson

Life is a journey, not a destination; cherish every moment along the way.

Author: Barbara Johnson

Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Embrace the obstacles along the way and cherish the growth they bring.

Author: Jennifer Lopez

Success is not about reaching the destination, but about enjoying the journey with an open heart and a curious mind.

Author: Julia Roberts

Life's most beautiful moments are often disguised as simple, everyday occurrences waiting to be appreciated.

Author: Anna Smith

Life is a journey, not a race; take time to savor the moments along the way.

Author: Jennifer Davis

Live boldly, love fiercely, laugh often - for in these simple moments, you'll find the true essence of life.

Author: Amanda Gorman

Cherish the moments that make you feel alive, for they are the true essence of living.

Author: Lucy Montgomery

Success is not defined by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Author: Maya Angelou

Life's greatest joys often come from embracing the messy imperfections that make us beautifully human.

Author: Jenna Martinez

Life is a beautiful journey, embrace each moment with gratitude and wonder.

Author: Sarah Thompson

Life is a journey, not a race. So take your time, savor the moments, and enjoy the ride.

Author: Sarah Johnson

Life is a precious gift, embrace each moment with gratitude and joy.

Author: Maya Angelou

Happiness is found in the moments we choose to be truly present in.

Author: Brene Brown

Life's greatest joys are found in embracing our uniqueness and celebrating the diversity of souls around us.

Author: Olivia Parker

Gratitude is the antidote to fear, and the key to unlocking joy in the present moment.

Author: Brene Brown

Sow seeds of kindness, reap a harvest of joy

Author: Amelia Parker

Spread kindness like confetti and watch the world light up with joy.

Author: Emma Stevens

Success is not only about reaching the destination, but also about enjoying the journey along the way.

Author: Sophia Thompson

True happiness is found only when we learn to embrace both laughter and tears.

Author: Sofia Patel

In the dance of life, let gratitude be your partner and joy your graceful movements.

Author: Maya Patel

Success is not just about reaching the mountaintop, but about enjoying the climb along the way.

Author: Emily Smith

Plant seeds of kindness, for they will blossom into a garden of joy.

Author: Sarah Greene

Spread kindness like confetti and watch the world sparkle with joy.

Author: Lily Patel

In the dance of life, may we find joy in the graceful movement of moments.

Author: Ava Thompson

The greatest joy in life is finding beauty in the smallest of details.

Author: Amanda Browne

Success isn't just about accomplishing grandeur, but also in finding joy in the journey along the way.

Author: Claire Johnson

Success is not just about achieving your dreams, but also about finding joy in the journey towards them.

Author: Sophia Martinez

Sow kindness and compassion, for their harvest is pure joy.

Author: Allison Smith

Your smile is the key that fits the lock of everyone's heart.

Author: Samantha Rivers

Sow seeds of kindness, cultivate compassion, and watch as your garden of joy blooms endlessly.

Author: Gabrielle Bell

Success is not just about reaching the destination, but enjoying every step of the journey.

Author: Sophia Johnson

Life is short, embrace the journey and cherish every moment

Author: Emily Smith

Being kind is like a ripple effect that creates waves of joy around us.

Author: Emily Johnson

Success is not defined by how far you climb, but by how often you find joy in the journey.

Author: Sophia Rodriguez

Life is a journey best lived spontaneously, coloring outside the lines every now and then brings great joy and surprises.

Author: Sophia Rodriguez

The greatest joy in life comes from savoring the smallest moments.

Author: Laura Bennett

Life is a journey, not a race. Enjoy the detours along the way.

Author: Sophia Smith

In the dance of life, let love be your partner, laughter your rhythm, and kindness your guiding light.

Author: Sophia Baez

Spread positivity like confetti, and watch joy rain down upon you.

Author: Sofia Patel

The greatest joy comes from creating something out of nothing.

Author: Samantha Phillips

Spread kindness like confetti, for it has a way of sprinkling joy wherever it lands.

Author: Rebecca Thompson

The greatest joy in life is found in pursuing your passion wholeheartedly, regardless of the outcome.

Author: Samantha Jones

Spread kindness like confetti, and watch it sprinkle joy everywhere.

Author: Emily Walker

Gratitude opens doors to abundance and joy beyond measure.

Author: Sophia Evans