“A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes
“In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with the passing of time.
“One does not love a place the less for having suffered in it, unless it has been all suffering, nothing but suffering
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some
“It is a great misfortune not to possess sufficient wit to speak well, nor sufficient judgment to keep silent
“It behooves us to accomplish what God requires of us, even when we are in the greatest despair respecting the results
“At the door of every happy person there should be a man with a hammer whose knock would serve as a constant reminder of the existence of unfortunate people