Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain.

Life in abundance comes only through great love.

Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides.

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.

I had no blood relatives till I made some.

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.