Baloney is flattery so thick that it can not be true and blarney is flattery so thin that we like it. Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius. Joy is not the same as pleasure or happiness. A wicked and evil man may have pleasure, while any ordinary mortal is capable of being happy. Joy comes from loving God and neighbor.
Pleasure is quick and violent, like a flash of lightning.
Joy is steady and abiding, like a fixed star. Pleasure depends on external circumstances, such as money, food, travel, etc. Joy is independent of them, for it comes from a good conscience and love of God. Sin is a disproportionate seriousness. When you are getting kicked from the rear it means you are in front.