Happiness & Sadness

That man who never rejoices even at large acquisitions and never feels sorrow when overtaken by calamity, is said to be possessed of contented wisdom. Such a man is said to be self-restrained. Indeed, such a man is said to be a regenerate being.

Allah, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.

 

Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character. ~

  Emile Durkheim 

 

So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute as much joy as lies within our powers. ~

   John Sutherland Bonnell 

 

You cannot always have happiness, but you can always give happiness.  ~Author Unknown