Emily Dickinson Quotes about Joy

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A Letter is a Joy of Earth - It is denied the Gods

A Letter is a Joy of Earth - It is denied the Gods

Emily Dickinson

Joy, Earth, Letters

Emily Dickinson, Thomas Herbert Johnson, Theodora Ward (1986). “The Letters of Emily Dickinson”, p.807, Harvard University Press

I can wade Grief -- Whole Pools of it -- I'm used to that -- But the least push of Joy Breaks up my feet -- And I tip -- drunken -- Let no Pebble -- smile -- 'Twas the New Liquor -- That was all!

Emily Dickinson

Grief, Feet, Joy

Emily Dickinson, Helen Vendler (2010). “Dickinson”, p.115, Harvard University Press

For each ecstatic instant We must an anguish pay In keen and quivering ratio To the ecstasy.

Emily Dickinson

Happiness, Joy, Ecstatic Love

Emily Dickinson (2016). “The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson”, p.98, First Avenue Editions

This so much joy! This so much joy! If I should fail, what poverty! And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw; Have gained! Yes! Hesitated so this side the victory!

Emily Dickinson

Joy, Victory, Poverty

Emily Dickinson (2016). “The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson”, p.8, First Avenue Editions