Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?
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Every man rejoices twice when he has a partner in his joy. He who shares tears with us wipes them away. He divides them in two, and he who laughs with us makes the joy double.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sharing joy and sorrow with others amplifies our happiness and eases our pain.
This quote emphasizes the importance of companionship in both joyful and sorrowful times. When we share our happiness with others, it doubles our joy, and those who comfort us in our sadness help to make our burdens lighter. The essence of the quote highlights that human connections are crucial for emotional well-being.
Themes
JoySharingRelationshipsHappinessSupport
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, to express the joy of sharing the day with friends and family.
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