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The human mind can bear plenty of reality but not too much intermittent gloom.
The human mind can bear plenty of reality but not too much intermittent gloom.
Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.
Sadness is but a wall between two gardens.
If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.
If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours.
All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever.
All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever.
'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.
'Tis impious in a good man to be sad.
I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, read more
I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life.
Child of mortality, whence comest thou? Why is thy countenance
sad, and why are thine eyes red with weeping?
Child of mortality, whence comest thou? Why is thy countenance
sad, and why are thine eyes red with weeping?
Of all tales 'tis the saddest--and more sad,
Because it makes us smile.
Of all tales 'tis the saddest--and more sad,
Because it makes us smile.
It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or die.
It's easy to cry when you realize that everyone you love will reject you or die.