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“It’s a blessing to be out there, it’s my passion and the joy I bring to many people when I compete, it’s a blessing. Sometimes I reflect and learn from how far I came. I remember running barefoot in Trelawny, and the whole process to where I am now is just awesome.”
Veronica Campbell Brown (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I hope and believe you will receive, before you have this letter, an account of the signing the Definitive Treaty, and the accession of the court of Vienna; upon which near prospect, I most heartily congratulate you and my country. I feel the joy of an honest man upon it. I have the secret comfort of thinking that I have not only greatly, not to say almost singly, brought it about.”
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (1693–1768) first seen 1748 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Letter to Henry Pelham on the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (9-20 October 1748), quoted in William Coxe, Memoirs of the Administration of The Right Honourable Henry Pelham, Collected from the Family Papers, and Other Authen…
“It is a great pleasure for me to be here this evening, and to share in the joy of this celebration of womanhood. I will like to thank the publishers of People State and Resource Magazine, not only for instituting these awards in honour of women, but also for nominating me for the PSR Woman of Merit Gold Award.”
Stella Obasanjo (1945–2005) said by 2005 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“:"It is a great honor and joy to be here today and address the European Court of Human Rights. My personal interest and perception of the utmost importance of the Convention has arisen during my longtime career as a judge and President of the Greek Council of State..”
Katerina Sakellaropoulou (born 1956) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But football was never my main goal as a kid, it was simply a joy, also because back then there weren’t many chances to make a living out of football as a woman.”
Kenza Dali (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I came to business as a creative... As time went on I had to learn how to make business work, that wonderful trifecta of having your systems and your creativity and joy and love connect in some way...”
Karen Dudley (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You have two layers: you have all the people you're looking after and then you have all the customers coming... There's a joy but also an obligation and a commitment to this life. And ultimately it was quite exhausting! I sometimes had to go home salary-less in December...”
Karen Dudley (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The most fun is when you're a small operation and you manage people's expectations... There's a joy there of being really clear about what it is that you're offering”
Karen Dudley (born 1965) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With you I have rediscovered simple words,rediscovered the joy of evenings spent chat-ting, nights spent holding hands, hoping for acity that will not leave behind a bitter taste ofdefeat in the mornings. Maybe together, wewill make it. Please, do not reproach me for unleashing a storm upon this sleepy city, formislaying dreams made of rare pearls and fe-tish gold”
Véronique Tadjo (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As a young girl, I thought that being in love with the man I married would guarantee a life of eternal joy. I soon learned that there weren't too many”
Nina Graboi (1918–1999) said by 1999 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“only in our own time do we see many women poets having careers in the same sense that men always have, which involves solving problems and moving on to other problems...It is a joy, reading through a woman's work, to watch her grow too large for herself, shed her skin and emerge new.”
Alicia Ostriker (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“That’s the real great joy of acting for me. It’s the moment to moment exploration to be creative enough to allow yourself to reveal yourself to feel how you would be feeling in that moment.”
Kandyse McClure (born 1980) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: By Linda Craddock, 01/08/2007, https://www.sliceofscifi.com/2007/08/01/slice-of-scifi-interview-with-bsgs-kandyse-mcclure/
“[About Kate Middleton] she is a nice, welcoming woman who puts you at ease, respectful of everyone's work. She exudes joy in life. Open, generous, bright, I think she can bring a lot of hope to England and the whole world.”
Paolo Roversi (photographer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Dance your life | to the rhythm of time that goes | laugh your joy | pick the first apple... (from Pick the first apple, n. 1)”
Angelo Branduardi (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Lourdes, in the climate of faith - full of peace and joy - that is typical of her and without pseudo-mystical exaltation, the disease ceases to scare both those who are well and those who are sick.”
Jacques Jean Joseph Jules Perrier (born 1936) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My heart is filled with joy. I saw the love of God through the people who came from different places,”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwandan Artists Light Up International Stages Over the Weekend Inyarwanda.com (07/10/2024)
“Contributing to their upbringing has impacted me massively. I was looking after kids before but taking them from being babies has made me grow up even more and my heart has become bigger. They bring me a lot of joy.”
Sherrie Silver (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In recent years, when I am running, it is mostly for the joy of it...to give God glory with my talent and to inspire other people. I don’t attach my accomplishments to any country or to anyone.”
Ezinne Okparaebo (born 1988) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christian Okpara, Okparaebo inspires girl-child with free training, equipment, The Guardian, 28 February 2019.
“The rare, brief joy of hearing that there is a little bit of perfection every year. (October 28, C.E.1892; Vergani, p. 61)”
Jules Renard (1864–1910) said by 1910 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you had been a friend or relative of Verlaine, I would have slapped him without a doubt. A humble reader in the midst of an anonymous crowd, I know only the immortal poet. My joy is to love him, my duty is to absolve him for the evil he has done to others. (August C.E.1896; Vergani, p. 111)”
Jules Renard (1864–1910) said by 1910 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The best part of my job is the friendship i create with my clients and never knowing who would walk through my door. It is always a joy an honor to serve.”
Monicazation wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I lived in a place where there was no preaching, and no religious instruction; but every day I went out amongst the hay-stacks, where the presence of the Lord overshadowed me, and I was filled with sweetness and joy, and was as a vessel filled with holy oil.”
Old Elizabeth (1766–1867) said by 1867 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The joy is to see that you are able to express your mind into writing that people could read even after your death. This will say a lot about the kind of person you are”
Hafsat Abdulwaheed (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The other thing I really enjoy is being able to contribute solutions to resolve real world problems with visible impact. The eureka moments when things work out in the lab or when a manuscript is published, also bring indescribable joy.”
Amina Ahmed El-Imam (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Music has brought me lots and lots of joy. For me, it's a feeling”
Teniola Apata wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There were times when I carried an adventurous spirit within me, there were times of pain, there were times of joy, and, at other times, a great sadness engulfed me.”
Amina Cachalia (1930–2013) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2013-03-11-amina-cachalia-the-poetry-of-her-hope-and-history/ dailymaverick (March11,2013).
“Sensuality for her is not only a wave of pleasure in which she is bathed, and a charge of electric joy at contact with another. When man lies in her womb, she ..”
Stephanie Bennett-Henrey (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Do not, while young, try to impersonate old or disagreeable characters. There will be time enough for that when your youth is past ; and, beside, the world delights to look on youth, and prefers to carry away from an entertainment only thoughts of gladness, joy, and sunshine. Therefore, however much you may desire to do heavy tragedy, or raving maniacs, "Don't!”
Helen Potter (born 1837) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the end, it’s science that shows us the joy in discovery.”
Oyin Oladejo (born 1985) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Oyin on science in 2020
“Education within the vicious circle becomes not a joyous enterprise but rather something to be endured because it leads to a satisfying end. But there can be no genuine joy in the end if means are irritating, painful.”
Eduard C. Lindeman (1885–1953) said by 1953 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Good governance can only be impactful if the people 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.”
Remi Tinubu (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If anyone takes anything from me it would be to allow yourself joy every single day.”
Rina Chunga-Kutama wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Reading per se becomes exciting; essential to nation-building, individual-building and indeed world-building. It is essentially a certain sensitising of the other whether that other is an eagle or a fork or a person or a foreigner or one’s other self… the list, the joy, the communication with that other, is as nourishing of the soul and the spirit as it is endless.”
Karen King-Aribisala wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There’s the love and the joy and you’re excited, but you also feel the responsibility to this world. You want to do good by it because it’s something that you’ve loved for so long”
Yetide Badaki (born 1981) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Yetide on passion in acting in 2023
“Joy must spring from God's understanding of the world, we have to try and develop a Christian vision.”
Edwin Regan (born 1935) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Chat with Bishop Edwin Regan: Part One on the Joy of Creation (April 2023) The Oblates
“We welcome the news that the Holy Father will be in Prato with great joy. Our whole diocese is celebrating this event, which will mark our history: Peter will truly visit out Church and confirm us in the faith.”
Franco Agostinelli (born 1944) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Pope expected to visit Italian cities of Florence, Prato in November (3 February 2020) Catholic News Agency
“His foot wounded, once again, on the sole, right where he was beginning to step with joy”
Esther Seligson (1941–2010) said by 2010 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The joy is in the getting there. The beginning years of starting your business, the camaraderie when you’re in the pit together, are the best years of your life.”
Barbara Corcoran (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our greatest joy comes when we dare to begin again.”
Liz Wiseman (born 1964) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT, LIZ WISEMAN Leader's life and work (August 16, 2013)
“(What advice would you give to young writers?) We all have our very own ways to tell stories, and you will find yours. Honor your heart and your instincts; let your story come out first, and then revise it to make it sing! More than anything else, do what gives you joy.”
Yuyi Morales (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It's awesome and it's invigorating. (Flying is) a great joy,”
Amelia Rose Earhart (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate another year of life by giving back to those who need it the most. The osu children's home holds a special place in my heart, and I hope that our contribution bring joy and comfort to these wonderful children.”
Joyce Bawah Mogtari wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Uncounted millions have drawn from it comfort and joy. In it they have found an end to perplexity, a clear, if difficult, road to salvation.”
Arthur W. Ryder (1877–1938) said by 1938 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Ryder, Arthur The Bhagavad Gita - translation p. viii as quoted in Londhe, S. (2008). A tribute to Hinduism: Thoughts and wisdom spanning continents and time about India and her culture
“It is very much a spiritual practice for me. A lot of joy has come from the basics,” she said. When she understands what a prayer means,”
Sarah Hurwitz (born 1981) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Demola Aladekomo opens up to Joy Marcus about his experiences in business and other issues”
Demola Aladekomo (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The process of making it was just joy,” said Gerwig. “I don’t know if it was the pink or the music but it was just infectious.” Yet the most gratifying aspect, she said, was seeing strangers watch the film and realising that “the song that’s in my heart is in other people’s hearts”.”
Greta Gerwig (born 1983) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Just joy’: Greta Gerwig discusses reaction to Barbie at London film festival" The Guardian (October 8, 2023)
“The grace of God with the coming of the Pope is being felt in our country. I am referring especially to the joy, disposition and gratitude of the people involved in this event of such great magnitude.”
Joaquim Justino Carreira (1950–2013) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Young Brazilians will hold vigil on eve of canonization of Friar Galvao (9 May 2007) Catholic News Agency
“I think as long as there have been rules, there have been people trying to bypass the rules. I think what is really important is to make sure that the spirit of what we’re trying to do is well understood, and the spirit is, “Look, we’re trying to create a platform for creativity and for joy.”
Shou Zi Chew (born 1983) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘Over Time the Trust Will Come’: An Exclusive Interview With TikTok’s CEO" in Wired (1 February 2024)
“About 10 years ago, I met these founders who were building a very cool app. The idea behind it was interesting. Let’s recommend content to people based not on who they knew, but on their genuine interests. They were small then—a team of 30. But I became a user of TikTok and really connected with what it was trying to do. It brought joy to a lot of people, and that was something I was drawn to.”
Shou Zi Chew (born 1983) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew opens up about fame, family and the future of digital storytelling" in Vogue (10 November 2023)
“Every joy that some experience is paid for by the sorrow of others.”
Kaneko Fumiko (1903–1926) said by 1926 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source