Quotes about Joy

Sunday, kept as a commemoration of Easter ever since that event itself (a quite remarkable phenomenon when you come to think about it), is not simply a legacy of Victorian values but a perpetual sign, joyfully renewed week by week, that all time belongs to God and stands under the renewing lordship of Jesus Christ.4

The grateful heart that springs forth in joy is not acquired in a moment; it is the fruit of a thousand choices.

Success in its highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and happiness which come only to the man who has found the work that he likes best.

Practice hope. As hopefulness becomes a habit, you can achieve a permanently happy spirit.

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

Think excitement, talk excitement, act out excitement, and you are bound to become an excited person. Life will take on a new zest, deeper interest and greater meaning. You can think, talk and act yourself into dullness or into monotony or into unhappiness. By the same process you can build up inspiration, excitement and surging depth of joy.

Christmas is the season of joy, of holiday greetings exchanged, of gift-giving,and of families united.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.

When you get up in the morning, you have two choices - either to be happy or to be unhappy. Just choose to be happy.

I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.

Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate.

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.