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Joy Quotes - Page 72

In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.

Shantideva, Padmakara Translation Group (2008). “The Way of the Bodhisattva”, p.204, Shambhala Publications

A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life.

"Fictional character: Maude". "Harold and Maude", www.imdb.com. 1971.

Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

Pope Francis “The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis”, Franciscan Media

Joys Are bubble-like--what makes them bursts them too.

Philip James Bailey (1857). “Festus: a poem”, p.553

The greatest obstacle to connecting with our joy is resentment.

Pema Chodron (2001). “The Wisdom of No Escape: And the Path of Loving Kindness”, p.31, Shambhala Publications

Everything passes. Joy. Pain. The moment of triumph; the sigh of despair. Nothing lasts forever - not even this.

"Midnight Over Sanctaphrax". Book by Chris Riddell, Paul Stewart, www.theguardian.com. October 5, 2000.