The mirrors of my house filled me with such a sense of gladness that a room without one struck me as a dark cell.

NEWYORKER: Miracle Polish

Each painting and sculpture seemed to have waited for my arrival, dressed in their finest draperies and gilded frames, like flags in an endless procession of gladness.

BBC: The bloom of cancer

And I will pledge myself in the traditional words to serve the Lord during the day with as much gladness and purpose as I possibly can, to work to improve the world around me.

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The prospect may not have filled every heart with gladness, but most were hopeful that Mr Brown might become easier to work with more relaxed, more open, less inclined to listen to only a handful of chosen favourites once he had the top job.

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