Man could not live if he were entirely impervious to sadness. Many sorrows can be endured only by being embraced, and the pleasure taken in them naturally has a somewhat melancholy character. So, melancholy is morbid only when it occupies too much place in life; but it is equally morbid for it to be wholly excluded from life.
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It's the things I might have said that fester.
It's the things I might have said that fester.
You grow up on the day you have your first real laugh at, yourself.
You grow up on the day you have your first real laugh at, yourself.
I've never thought of my characters as being sad. On the contrary, they are full of life. They didn't choose read more
I've never thought of my characters as being sad. On the contrary, they are full of life. They didn't choose tragedy. Tragedy chose them.
Right human relations is the only true peace.
Right human relations is the only true peace.
Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.
Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.
Tears are the summer showers to the soul.
Tears are the summer showers to the soul.
Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened.
Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened.
Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.
Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.
Seek peace, and pursue it. [Prove!4:14].
Seek peace, and pursue it. [Prove!4:14].
