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“She understood what perhaps they are only just learning. That if you attempt to clean the messiness of life you end up scrubbing the life away from living. We can't excise joy from pain.”
Yewande Omotoso (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The two machines have been welcomed with great joy, because the pope's paternal gesture and attention has been understood for this country that suffers from a very delicate situation”
Andrés Carrascosa Coso (born 1955) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pope Francis donates 35 ventilators to developing countries battling coronavirus (26 June 2020)
“This won't be your only chance to say something through your art. It's not even your only chance to relay this exact idea— after all, finishing a game doesn't mean you [can't] remake it later (or put out a sequel)! My advice is to abandon the goal of making an objectively great game. Instead, focus on making the best game you can at the time and find joy in your personal growth.”
Derek Yu (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Art is not only made from things that "spark joy." Art is also made out of what is ugly or repulsive to us. Part of the artist's job is to help tidy up the place, to make order out of chaos, to turn trash into treasure, to show us beauty where we can't see it.”
Austin Kleon (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Amongst the sacred books of the past, the Upanishads can be called the truth the Himalayas of the soul. Their passionate wanderings of discovery to find that sun of the spirit in us, from whom we have the light of our consciousness and the fire of our life; the greatness of their questions, and the sublime simplicity of their answers; their radiance of joy...”
Juan Mascaró (1897–1987) said by 1987 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If your faith is the foundation of all that you do, it actually enchances everything else and gives you a greater joy to experience everything else because everything is ordered properly.”
Philip Mulryne (born 1978) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Professional Footballer to Catholic Priest: The Story of Fr. Philip Mulryne (July 2017)
“Therefore, it is a great joy to host the assembly when the world is recovering from the Covid-19 .”
Espérance Nyirasafari (born 1972) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/194536/News/rwanda-to-host-inter-parliamentary-union-assembly (The New Times Rwanda , Friday, March 25, 2022)
“A marriage only serves to sire children...love and joy are an accidental bonus.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Let our homes be places where joy is deliberate, shared, and enduring.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Couple’s First Song: A Lifelong Dance KT PRESS (September 15, 2025)
“We come closer to the heart of the Church if we let ourselves to be guided by our goal, primary and crucial, which is Salvation, if we identify ourselves with our mission, if we intercede for our sisters and brothers, praying for graces they need, and if we share with them our joy that springs from our Faith.”
Celso Morga Iruzubieta (born 1948) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Celso Morga in Poland: „There is the need for priests who are priests always” (16 September 2013)
“If there is one thing that really brings me joy, it is not feeling like a stranger or a foreigner in any part of the world, because God is our Father and we all are called to be brothers and sisters.”
Estanislao Esteban Karlic (1926–2025) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Argentinian cardinal says God spoke through Pope Benedict (27 February 2013)
“Kenyans, let us thank God for the peace we still enjoy in many parts of this country. Let us not take this peace for granted. Let us all become agents of peace; of joy and of the resurrection.”
Martin Kivuva Musonde (born 1952) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Kivuva: Be agents of peace; agents of the resurrecton (2016)
“Yeah, I mean, I want a family eventually but the problem is like I don't think I'll get the same joy out of a woman that I would with a monkey. Because monkeys are, like, funny, so, I just feel like that would be a better option. I feel like that's gonna be, like, more enjoyable honestly. Because monkeys are like funny and endearing, and women are just kind of like annoying and cringe.”
Nick Fuentes (born 1998) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“After I got married, I started my doctoral programme in a graduate school. I wanted to study acting in a more profound way, and I had a great time learning a lot about it. Moreover, I remained faithful to my family. I watched my kids growing up and I found new kinds of joy by starting a family.”
Lee Young-ae (born 1971) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lee Young-Ae is back, and she wants to speak for women throughout history" in Today Online (28 December 2016)
“Thank you, Madam Vice-President, for the trust we have put in me — but maybe more so, thank you for bringing back the joy. I am thrilled to be on this journey with you and Doug — this incredible journey.”
Tim Walz (born 1964) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Remarks after being chosen as Vice President nominee by Kamala Harris · "Vice President Harris Campaigns with Running Mate Gov. Tim Walz in Philadelphia", C-SPAN (6 August 2024)
“My journey as a Bishop has been a moment of grace in the sense that even now I can't believe that I have reached this far. God has given me a golden opportunity. Of course, there have been moments of joy, moments of celebration and also sad moments, including moments of heart breaking experiences but God is always good.”
Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye (1949–2020) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Archbishop Ziyaye Celebrates Silver Jubilee (14 July 2017)
“Where there is Mary, there is Jesus and where there is Jesus there is joy, Mary is not only the Mother of God, she is the Mother of all of us who seek her constant intercession, we entrust our suffering to her.”
John Barwa (born 1955) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Jubilee for the Marian Shrine in Orissa. Christians: "We entrust our suffering to Mary" (6 March 2019)
“It is not only an intellectual proposal, but connection with a divine life that helps to overcome our weaknesses and the darkness of our lives, to rise the summit where we see the Lord, where we see Him glorious and risen and we are filled with joy, where we find the meaning of our existence.”
Antonio Arregui Yarza (1939–2026) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Church in Ecuador officially launches the National Mission: “The Church is in need of a good house-cleaning.” (28 April 2009)
“We recognize it as an act of bravery and beauty, of daring and defiance. And we look forward to a time when that courage is no longer needed, when all people in all places can feel the freedom and the joy that we feel here today.”
Jill Biden (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“fear kills, and joy maintains life.”
Jacques Lusseyran (1924–1971) said by 1971 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are periods of decline when the pattern fades to which our inmost life must conform. When we enter upon them we sway and lose our balance. From hollow joy we sink to leaden sorrow, and past and future acquire a new charm from our sense of loss. So we wander aimlessly in the irretrievable past or in distant Utopias; but the fleeting moment we cannot grasp.”
Ernst Jünger (1895–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With more and more governments, however crude and experimental, dedicated to industrial democracy and universal brotherhood, the era of peace and joy in living will come on earth.”
Art Young (1866–1943) said by 1943 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In all these fights and flights I have never known that mad joy of battle of which the epics speak. Before the combat I am frightened, during it I am confused, and after it I am weary and disgusted.”
L. Sprague de Camp (1907–2000) said by 2000 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The Knossians did not like to give up piracy themselves; in fact, many of their young men went elsewhere to enlist in piratical crews. However, they loved an excuse to meddle in the other cities’ affairs; for, next to robbery on the high seas, cutting their neighbors’ throats is the greatest joy of the Cretans.”
L. Sprague de Camp (1907–2000) said by 2000 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to create a place of joy, healing, and peace. Celebrating Africa and our africanness and at the same time embracing our femininity and masculinity.”
Mpho Sebina (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“when it comes to finding joy, who you're with matters more than where you are. (Acknowledgements)”
Cristina Beltrán wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Try your best to not lose sleep or joy over things or situations that aren’t in your immediate control”
Dineo Ranaka (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think I don't write fiction because I don't really know how to invent characters. I just know how to put myself into a character. So even when I read the Torah, I can't really fathom an old man with a beard Creator. I can only fathom kind of a childish, sweet, very flawed person taking a lot of joy in making things and then feeling really angry at herself for not making something better.”
Liana Finck (born 1986) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with NPR (2022)
“My most subversive joy is... that internal knowledge that I am not inferior to a man who is simultaneously thinking that he is superior to me.”
Adrienne Maree Brown (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Joy is to mood as stars are to the weather, a constant to steer by, sometimes hidden by storm clouds but high above them, untouched by wind or rain.”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To live a lifetime of audacity, dwelling in the place where joy meets justice, year after year, can only be sustained by being so in love with a vision of what's possible that we no longer flirt with despair.”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Sustainable activism is not simply a matter of organizing energy and applying it to tasks. Anyone can do that in a crisis, in a pinch, for a while. Long-term activism requires more or less reliable, ongoing sources of hopefulness, faith, joy and trust because it is a matter of believing in and working for possibilities that are nowhere in sight.”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Love is subversive, undermining the propaganda of narrow self-interest. Love emphasizes connection, responsibility and the joy we take in each other. Therefore love (as opposed to unthinking devotion) is a danger to the status quo and we have been taught to find it embarrassing.”
Aurora Levins Morales (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are not a people who are energized by hatred. I come from people who are energized by joy.”
Colette Pichon Battle wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I'd like to be remembered as somebody who entertained — who took one out of oneself — for a few minutes, a few hours — transported you into a different venue — gave you relief, gave you entertainment, and gave you joy and laughter, and tears — all those things. I would like to be remembered as somebody who was — capable of doing that.”
Angela Lansbury (1925–2022) first seen 1998 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Television Academy Interview (15 September 1998)
“Few have written about the joy of political life, the sense of comradeship and achievement. As activists we need to believe in vision and imagination; communicate a sense of possibility. Bleakness is not the whole story, and escape is not the only alternative. Change is possible.”
Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz (1945–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s clear that Kgosi ya Mosadi has achieved its goal, which is to bring light and joy to a community that has endured much hardship and sadness.”
Magdeline Lesolebe (born 1984) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kgosi ya Mosadi festival attracts high turnout,DailyNews, (2 September 2024)
“Telling engaging African Stories brings me joy.”
Damilola Odufuwa (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think I'm just as confused as everyone else on how to make our lives a piece of art, but I think that part of the joy is simply trying.”
Claire Wineland (1997–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had always wanted a baby girl and that is what God gave me. I can’t explain the joy that I had upon realizing that I was going to have a girl. It was a dream come true”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: knowless-on-her-music-career-and-raising-a-family", She has captured people’s hearts with her music talent, her beauty and warm personality. Knowless Butera, real names, Jeanne Ingabire Butera is one of the music artist…
“Good governance, she said, can only be impactful if we all follow the example of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who embodied the fruit of the spirit, including love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance and forgiveness”
Oluremi Tinubu (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Industry, agriculture, yes. Bread, security, yes. But Roses, Roses, yes, a thousand times yes! Are we workers hungry for joy and beauty for art and culture? Today, Russia answers for us until the day when we shall answer for ourselves. The worker, starved through the centuries amidst the very plenty he created, is satisfying his hunger at last--in Russia.”
Rose Pastor Stokes (1879–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hmmm…. I think the top of which is starting and committing to a teen column in the magazine aged 13. Followed by the time I booked my first international interview with Grammy-nominated rapper, Wale, aged 19. There are so many little moments of pride and joy that I think back to on my 15-year journey with Genevieve Magazine.”
Sonia Irabor (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The major things that drive me are passion, love for humanity and wanting to always put smiles on the faces of people. Love for God also keeps me going and the fact that I know that no matter what happens, God got my back. No matter what happens everything would end in joy. Also the big picture keeps me going and the quest to see things around me becoming better.”
Omowumi Dada (born 1989) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Talking about what keeps her going (2020)
“For the majority of births on Earth, I think, it's a joy, this new life. It's a mission that each human has — protecting life, giving life, continuing life.”
Agnes Binagwaho (born 1955) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Agnes Binagwaho| career passion (28 October 2017)
“My job motivates me. Being a part of little miracles everyday motivates me, as well as, living fully in the present with gratitude, the wonders of nature, life’s abundance and the joy of sharing.”
Regina Askia-Williams (born 1967) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We teach the faith thanks to who we are as people, thanks to our actions. Our faith is a saving treasure. Transmitting it is both our joy and our responsibility.”
Crispin Barrete Varquez (born 1960) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Easter marked by 500 years of evangelization: the Jubilee begins (30 March 2021) Fides News Agency
“A fuller knowledge of our History and Literature will bring to many faith and trust in the good of the world, the joy of living, content in attaining all the possibilities of our present existence — all fundamental principles of our religion.”
Hannah G. Solomon (1858–1942) said by 1942 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have been so anxious to return to what gives me joy most. Giving back to fellow youths has been my hobby and the break cannot stop me from doing this.”
Fisayo Ajisola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Helping the younger generation brings joy to me because I’m just like every normal young person. I’m a person that discovered herself early in life. Thus, my NGO helps younger people to know what they want to do in life, to help them positively and being fulfilled doing it.”
Fisayo Ajisola wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source