Quote by: Josef Pieper

Happiness and joy are not the same. For what does the fervent craving for joy mean? It does not mean that we wish at any cost to experience the psychic state of being joyful. We want to have reason for joy, for an unceasing joy that fills us utterly, sweeps all before it, exceeds all measure.


Share this:  

Author Bio


  • NameJosef Pieper
  • DescriptionGerman philosopher
  • Born1904
  • Died1997
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Writer
  • AwardsGrand Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany; Ring Of Honour Of The Görres Society; Knight Commander Of The Order Of St. Gregory The Great; ; Balzan Prize