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The same is the case of men, that rise after calamities and misfortunes. For they are as men fallen out with the times; and think other men's harms, a redemption of their own sufferings.

It is as natural to die, as to be born; and to a little infant, perhaps, the one is as painful, as the other.

“It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humour in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”

What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.

Friendship takes time and energy if it’s going to work. You can luck into something great, but it doesn’t last if you don’t give it proper appreciation. Friendship can be so comfortable, but nurture it — don’t take it for granted.

“Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself keeps you feeling young.”

“There’s no formula. Keep busy with your work and your life. You can’t become a professional mourner. It doesn’t help you or others. Replay the good times. Be grateful for the years you had.”

Animals don’t lie. Animals don’t criticize. If animals have moody days, they handle them better than humans do.

Certainly, it is heaven upon earth, to have a man's mind move in charity, rest in providence, and turn upon the poles of truth.

"You can always tell about somebody by the way they put their hands on an animal,"

"Never apologize for being funny because you'll be sorry when you stop getting laughs."

“Accentuate the positive, not the negative. It sounds so trite, but a lot of people will pick out something to complain about, rather than say, ‘Hey, that was great!’ It’s not hard to find great stuff if you look.”