Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, and sometimes your smile is the source of your joy. —Thich Nhat Hanh
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, and sometimes your smile is the source of your joy.”

Thich Nhat Hanh Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, peace activist

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I find smiling at random strangers and saying hello with eye contact to be very rewarding, even if they don't respond. Eventually it lights up someone's day. And that's enough.

Lotte from Florida, October 29, 2025

Love the quotes with my morning coffee. Great way to start the day.

Candice from USA, October 29, 2025

Nice

Kavya from Bijnor , January 10, 2021

True.

Chase from Colorado Springs,Colorado., September 5, 2017

Exceptionally very good

OD Sharma from New Delhi, September 5, 2017

These quotes always brighten my day, amidst the human suffering from events like Harvey and the political rancor generated by people who are supposed to care about our country's well-being.

Susanna from North Carolina, September 5, 2017

La risa nos da felicidad, hagamos un mundo mejor y mas feliz!

Paz from San Diego, July 22, 2014

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