Joy Quotes

I’m a sucker for a good inspirational quote. It makes me stop, take a deep breath and reflect on the wisdom within.

Joy is such an integral element of my life and work that it is part of my Life Purpose statement I wrote nearly 20 years ago. It still holds true today. “Through support and by example, I inspire others to follow their dreams and live joyfully on purpose.”

Here are some of my favorite joy quotes. Which ones resonate most with you and what other joy quotes can you share with us?

• “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” ~ Buddha

• “Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t’were his own.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

• “Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.” ~ Helen Keller

• “We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.” ~ Helen Keller

• “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” ~ Leo Buscaglia

• “Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.” ~ Albert Einstein

• “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

• “Joy is the best makeup.” ~ Anne Lamott

• “I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace—a connection to what matters.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

• “Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

• “When we are centered in joy, we attain our wisdom.” ~ Marianne Williamson

• “The only true measure of success is the amount of joy we are feeling.” – Abraham-Hicks