Quotes about Joy

A man of gladness seldom falls into madness.

I exhort you to be of good cheer.

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

The happiness of any given life is to be measured not by its joys and pleasures, but by the extent to which it has been free from suffering, from positive evil.

This is true joy of life-the being used for a purpose that is recognized by yourself as a right one, instead of being a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

The true object of human life is play.

The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

Joy has nothing to do with material things, or with a man's outward circumstance ... a man living in the lap of luxury can be wretched, and a man in the depths of poverty can overflow with joy.

Better be happy than wise.

I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Mirthfulness is in the mind and you cannot get it out. It is just as good in its place as conscience or veneration.

Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.