This quote by Joseph Wood Krutch speaks with the idea that joy is a type of appreciation. By being happy, we are expressing our appreciation for the good things in our lives. This can be anything from the people we love, to the experiences we have actually had, to the simple happiness of life. Happiness is a method of revealing our gratitude for the good things in our lives. It is a means of identifying the favorable elements of our lives and being thankful for them. Happiness is a means of expressing our thankfulness for the blessings we have actually been offered. It is a way of identifying the good ideas in our lives and also being appreciative for them. Joy is a method of revealing our recognition for the good things in our lives and being grateful for them.
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
