Quotes About Joy

Gloom and solemnity are entirely out of place in even the most rigorous study of an art originally intended to make glad the heart of man.

But what are years, what are months!" he would exclaim. "Why count the days, when even one day is enough for man to know all happiness.

[H]appy or miserable, life is the only blessing which man possesses[.

We need to learn how to want what we have NOT to have what we want in order to get steady and stable Happiness

Just these two words He spoke changed my life, "Enjoy Me" What a burden I thought I was to carry-a crucifix as did He. Love once said to me: "I know a song, would you like to hear it?" And laughter came from every brick in the street and from every pore in the sky. After a night of prayer, He changed my life when He sang "Enjoy me".

determined to ask those of heaven to heal me--for I wished, nevertheless, to be well, though I bore my illness with great joy. Sometimes, too, I used to think that if I recovered my health, and yet were lost for ever, I was better as I was. But, for all that, I thought I might serve God much better if I were well. This is our delusion; we do not resign ourselves absolutely to the disposition of our Lord, Who knows best what is for our good.

If we muse on this deeply, friends, we will see that the soul of a righteous person is none other than a garden in which the Beloved takes great delight. What

a garden in which the Beloved takes great delight. What do you think a place might be like that such a king—so powerful and wise, so pure and filled with all good things—would find so delightful? I

the soul of the righteous man is nothing but a paradise, in which, as God tells us, He takes His delight.

A day in heaven,' Adam whispered. What would

No point in being a grown-up if you can't be childish.

A hug is a smile with arms, a laugh with a stronger grip.

My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather.

Aside from new babies, new mothers must be the most beautiful creatures on earth.

With arms outstretched I thank. With heart beating gratefully I love. With body in health I jump for joy. With spirit full I live.

O' pumpkin pie, your time has come 'round again and I am autumnrifically happy!

Smile with your lips, smile with your eyes, smile with your heart and your soul and your life.

The birds of hope are everywhere, listen to them sing.

And thank you for a house full of people I love. Amen.

Stifling an urge to dance is bad for your health — it rusts your spirit and your hips.

Open your presents at Christmastime but be thankful year round for the gifts you receive.

Hey! It's summer! Be free and happy and danceful and uninhibited and now-y!

The green grass and the happy skies court the fluttering butterflies.

I used to love night best but the older I get the more treasures and hope and joy I find in mornings.