Motivational Quotes

Joy

You can't let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones.

- Earnhardt, Dale

Best Quotes about Joy

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! [Philippians 4:4]

Bible

Joy runs deeper than despair

Boom, Corrie Ten

I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described.

Rousseau, Jean Jacques

There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness.

Pearl Buck

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate -- that's my philosophy.

Wilder, Thornton

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.

Thackeray, William M.

One joy scatters a hundred grieves.

Proverb, Chinese

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

Chuang Tzu

Joy is not in things; it is in us.

Richard Wagner

10.

As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.

Hogan, Ben

11.

If you've enjoyed a little and endured a lot, you've really done pretty well.

12.

You will never succeed while smarting under the drudgery of your occupation, if you are constantly haunted with the idea that you could succeed better in something else.

Marden, Orison Swett

13.

People are going to be most creative and productive when they're doing something they're really interested in. So having fun isn't an outrageous idea at all. It's a very sensible one.

Sculley, John

14.

Do not judge men by mere appearances; for the light laughter that bubbles on the lip often mantles over the depths of sadness, and the serious look may be the sober veil that covers a divine peace and joy.

Edward Chapin

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Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.

Waitley, Denis

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Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves.

Barrie, Sir James M.

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If you don't get a kick out of the job you're doing you'd better hunt for another one.

Vauclain, Samuel

18.

Joy, has no cost.

Williamson, Marianne

19.

Only mediocrity of enjoyment is allowed to man.

Blair, Hugh

20.

Be absolutely determined to enjoy what you do.

Sikorski, Gerry

21.

Enjoy what thou has inherited from thy sires if thou wouldn't really possess it. What we employ and use is never an oppressive burden; what the moment brings forth, that only can it profit by.

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

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Don't set compensation as a goal. Find work you like, and the compensation will follow.

Lawrence, Harding

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Fill your life with as many moments and experiences of joy and passion as you humanly can. Start with one experience and build on it.

Marcia, Wieder

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This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

George Bernard Shaw

25.

The joy in life is to be used for a purpose. I want to be used up when I die.

Shaw, George Bernard

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Joys divided are increased.

Holland, Josiah Gilbert

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Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.

Nightingale, Earl

28.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.

Bovee, Christian Nevell

29.

The joys we expect are not so bright, nor the troubles so dark as we fancy they will be.

Reade, Charles

30.

To love what you do and feel that it matters -- how could anything be more fun?

Graham, Katherine

31.

Nothing is interesting if you are not interested.

Macinness, Helen

32.

For one mother, joy is the quiet pleasure found in gently rubbing shampoo into her young child's hair. For another woman it's taking a long walk alone, while for yet another it's reviling in a much -- anticipated vacation.

Stukane, Eileen

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May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.

Maryanne Radmacher-Hershey

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Like what you do, if you don't like it, do something else.

Harvey, Paul

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I always loved running -- it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.

Owens, Jesse

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Where a man can live, he can also live well.

Aurelius, Marcus

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It is essential to our well-being, and to our lives, that we play and enjoy life. Every single day do something that makes your heart sing.

Marcia, Wieder

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Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey.

Melchert, Harold V

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Give not over thy soul to sorrow; and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel. Gladness of heart is the life of man and the joyfulness of man is length of days.

Ecclesiastes

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As long as I can focus on enjoying what I'm doing, having fun, I know I'll play well.

Graf, Steffi

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The love for work needs to be re-enthroned in our lives. Every family should have a plan for work that touches the life of each family member so that this eternal principle will be ingrained in their lives.

Ballard, M. Russell

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Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

Mother Teresa

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He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy. But he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in Eternity's sunrise.

Blake, William

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He enjoys much who is thankful for little.

Secker, Thomas

45.

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

Rohn, Jim

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You have not found your place until all your faculties are roused, and your whole nature consents and approves of the work you are doing.

Marden, Orison Swett

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When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet.

Stanislaw J. Lec

48.

He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy.

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von

49.

The joy is that we can take back our bodies, reclaim our health, and restore ourselves to balance. We can take power over what and how we eat. We can rejuvenate and recharge ourselves, bringing healing to the wounds we carry inside us, and bringing to fuller life the wonderful person that each of us can be.

Robbins, John

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The end of life is life. Life is action, the use of one's powers. And to use them to their height is our joy of duty.