Joy

Famous quotes containing the word joy:

“An attitude of philosophic doubt, of suspended judgment, is repugnant to the natural man. Belief is an independent joy to him.”
—William Minto (1845–1893)

“Ye Cupids, droop each little head,
Nor let your wings with joy be spread:
My Lesbia’s favourite bird is dead,
Whom dearer than her eyes she loved.”
—Catullus [Gaius Valerius Catullus] (84–54 B.C.)

“Of all the joys that lighten suffering earth, what joy is welcomed like a newborn child?”
—Dorothy L. Nolte (20th century)