Joy Quotes

"What she really loved was to hang over the edge and watch the bow of the ship slice through the waves. She loved it especially when the waves were high and the ship rose and fell, or when it was snowing and the flakes stung her face."

- Kristin Cashore

"And I shall watch the ferry boats, and they'll get high, On a bluer ocean against tomorrow's sky, And I will never grow so old again, And I will walk and talk, in gardens all wet with rain."

- Van Morrison

"We clear the harbor and the wind catches her sails and my beautiful ship leans over ever so gracefully, and her elegant bow cuts cleanly into the increasing chop of the waves. I take a deep breath and my chest expands and my heart starts thumping so strongly I fear the others might see it beat through the cloth of my jacket. I face the wind and my lips peel back from my teeth in a grin of pure joy."

- L.A. Meyer

"...this beginning motion, this first time when a sail truly filled and the boat took life and knifed across the lake under perfect control, this was so beautiful it stopped my breath..."

- Gary Paulsen

"She found out that having something to do prevented you from feeling seasick, and that even a job like scrubbing a deck could be satisfying, if it was done in a seamanlike way. She was very taken with this notion, and later on she folded the blankets on her bunk in a seamanlike way, and put her possessions in the closet in a seamanlike way, and used 'stow' instead of 'tidy' for the process of doing so. After two days at sea, Lyra decided that this was the life for her."

- Philip Pullman

"Happy birthday to my favorite girl!"

"Happy birthday, sunshine!"

"Happy birthday, daughter. You are my greatest joy."

"Since the day you were born, you brought light into our home. From your laugh to your caring heart, you make our home a more joyful place to be. Happy birthday."

"You’re the icing to my cupcake. You make everything sweeter! Happy birthday, sunshine."

"No one can make me laugh and smile like you do. You’re such a joy to be around. Happy birthday!"

"Just when I think you can’t brighten my life even more, you continue to do it — year after year. Cheers to another birthday!"

"Wishing my forever mini-me a fabulous birthday!"

"As I watch you blossom into a gorgeous young lady, I’m simply overjoyed. You bring so much love and happiness to our family. Happy birthday, pretty girl."

"Your infectious laugh lights up every room. I admire your humor — never change. Happy birthday, sweet girl."

"I hope this birthday brings you joy and happiness because you’re more than deserving. I love you!"

"May your special day be filled with love, well wishes, and of course, cake! Happy birthday."

"Happy birthday to the coolest kid in all the land! Mommy loves you more than you’ll ever know!"

"As you grow into adulthood, never lose your sense of wonder. Happy birthday, to my favorite girl."

"Wishing you everlasting joy as you celebrate another year around the sun! Keep shining and lighting up our lives."

"Since it’s your birthday, I guess I’ll forgive you for stealing all my clothes! Happy birthday, to my favorite fashionista!"

"Sending my fun daughter birthday wishes of celebration and cheer! Hope you have a blast on your special day!"

"You have this incredible way of making ordinary days feel extraordinary. Thank you for bringing such joy to our family."

"Your smile lights up a room, and it’s lit up our lives for the past [X] years. Happy birthday."

"Happy birthday, my beautiful daughter! I hope your cake is sweet — have an extra slice in my honor!"

"Happy birthday! I hope the day shines just as bright as you."

"It's your birthday! Spend it with those who make you sparkle even brighter. I hope you have the best day ever, daughter. I love you!"

"To the girl who made every day better just by being there — happy birthday!"

"The world became a brighter place the day you arrived, and you continue to illuminate every life you touch. Happy birthday, my shining star!"

"Happy birthday! Happy you! Happy everything!"