We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

We are the voices of the wandering wind,
Which moan for rest and rest can never find;
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We are the voices of the wandering wind,
Which moan for rest and rest can never find;
Lo! as the wind is so is mortal life,
A moan, a sigh, a sob, a storm, a strife.

The real malady is fear of life, not of death.

The real malady is fear of life, not of death.

In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin.

In modern life nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude. It makes the whole world kin.

There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.

There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game.

As a mortal, thou must nourish each of two forebodings--that
tomorrow's sunlight will be the last that thou shalt read more

As a mortal, thou must nourish each of two forebodings--that
tomorrow's sunlight will be the last that thou shalt see; and
that for fifty years wilt live out thy life in ample wealth.

We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire.

We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made read more

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure