There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm.

There can be no rainbow without a cloud and a storm.

Sadness does not inhere in things; it does not reach us from the world and through mere contemplation of the read more

Sadness does not inhere in things; it does not reach us from the world and through mere contemplation of the world. It is a product of our own thought. We create it out of whole cloth.

What is the source of sadness, but feebleness of the mind? What giveth it power but the want of reason? read more

What is the source of sadness, but feebleness of the mind? What giveth it power but the want of reason? Rouse thyself to the combat, and she quitteth the field before thou strikest.

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.

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.

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.

Anger, tears and sadness are only for those who have given up

Anger, tears and sadness are only for those who have given up

Sad are only those who understand

Sad are only those who understand

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.