"I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others."

"Man delights not me: no, nor woman neither, though, by your smiling, you seem to say so."

"Why, all delights are vain; and that most vain, Which with pain purchas'd, doth inherit pain."

"Their tables were stor'd full, to glad the sight, And not so much to feed on as delight: All poverty was scorn'd, and…"

"These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume."

"All in heaven take joy in sharing their delights and blessings with others. All in heaven take joy in sharing their d…"

"Life is mainly grief and labour. Two things get you through. Chortling when it hits your neighbour, Whingeing when it…"

"Religion, as far as I could see, was chiefly concerned with “getting into Heaven.” A stockpile of prayers and could e…"

"People who identify strongly with their s frequently experience pleasure when they observe threatening members’ misfo…"

"The have a saying: “The misfortune of others tastes like honey.” The speak of joie maligne, a diabolical delight in o…"