I have to confess that I have so rarely experienced triumph that I cannot claim to know it well enough to judge, but it seems to be at best a momentary joy followed instantly by sadness, and, then, of necessity, by wariness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
For me, half the joy of achieving has been the struggle and the fight, the pitting myself against the world and all its competition - and winning.
I relate to happiness as an ecstatic moment - something you don't create, you encounter.
A tragic situation exists precisely when virtue does not triumph but when it is still felt that man is nobler than the forces which destroy him.
There is no greater joy than that of feeling oneself a creator. The triumph of life is expressed by creation.
If I could learn to treat triumph and disaster the same, then I would find bliss.
The strongest feelings I experienced were in Davis Cup. It was the most powerful thing: the victories and the losses. It hits you in a distinct way. It's another level of satisfaction - another level of sadness.
The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle.
Much melancholy has devolved upon mankind, and it is detestable to me that might will triumph in the end.
Actually, the moment of victory is wonderful, but also sad. It means that your trip is ended.
An intellectual challenge presents itself? I am in bliss. Instantly, it brings forth the notion of triumph.