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Quote by George Herbert

“I live to shew his power, who once did bring My joyes to weep, and now my griefs to sing”

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George Herbert, a renowned English poet, was born on April 3, 1593, and died on March 1, 1633. Known for his religious poetry, Herbert's works blend personal faith with profound philosophy, exerting a profound influence on poetry in the postmodern era. more

“He had never encountered a patient who did not secretly enjoy a microscopic examination of his life. And the greater the power of magnification, the more the patient enjoyed it. The joy of being observed ran so deep that Breuer believed the real pain of old age, bereavement, outliving one’s friends, was the absence of scrutiny—the horror of living an unobserved life.”

Life Age Pain Joy Scrutiny Unobserved

Book:When Nietzsche Wept

Source: When Nietzsche Wept

“Do not mourn over the happiness you were fortunate enough to possess, lest you turn that joy into grief. Be glad that you had what others may never in their lives experience. The gods have dealt kindly with you, Daughter.”

Happiness Joy Grief Losing Appreciate Experience Fortunate Mourning Mourn

Book:Child of Flame

Source: Child of Flame

“If God is pleased to add another day, we should welcome it with glad hearts.- Seneca”

God Joy Accpetance

Author:Seneca

“Jeolousy leads to lack of joy.”