I believe that human beings were created for joy and are ultimately destined for joy. However, there are many things that keep us from joy. It might make us wonder whether joy is even possible. Here are 10 different quotes on joy that provide a variety of perspectives on it. In spite of the variety, all of them converge on the priority of joy for the human life, in spite all of its perplexities and challenges.
- “Joy is the serious business of Heaven.” — C.S. Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer 93.
- “Above all, my dear Lucilius, make this your business. Learn how to feel joy” (The Stoic philosopher Seneca, Letter XXIII). Continue reading “Joy as Human Destiny: 10 Quotes on Joy”