8. The Prophet By Kahlil Gibran, On Joy & Sorrow

"When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
You are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced."
-Kahlil Gibran