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    The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . . A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.

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A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.

A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.

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Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which read more

Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

by Thomas Jefferson Found in: Resignation Quotes,
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Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow

Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow

by Alexandre Vinet Found in: Resignation Quotes,
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Resignation is the timid sign of courage

Resignation is the timid sign of courage

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Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

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It should be noted that the games of children are not games, and must be considered as their most serious read more

It should be noted that the games of children are not games, and must be considered as their most serious actions.

by Michel De Montaigne Found in: Games Quotes,
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We cannot conquer fate and necessity, yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to be greater read more

We cannot conquer fate and necessity, yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to be greater than if we could.

by Walter S. Landor Found in: Resignation Quotes,
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Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow.

Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow.

by Alexandre Vinet Found in: Resignation Quotes,
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Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles.

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles.

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