The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness is solid while joy is liquid; this difference is clear only after the fact.
- In plain terms
- Happiness is solid and joy is liquid.
- What can you take from it?
- Happiness is stable; joy is fluid.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is joy fluid?
- How do you describe happiness?
Another view
Metaphors may not match personal experience.
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