Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.

Affliction, like the iron-smith, shapes as it smites.

There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Never make a defense or apology before you are accused.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring.

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

Lying is an indispensable part of making life tolerable.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.

There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.

The most important of my discoveries has been suggested to me by my failures.

The most important of my discoveries has been suggested to me by my failures.

Accept failure as a normal part of living. View it as part of the process of exploring your world; make read more

Accept failure as a normal part of living. View it as part of the process of exploring your world; make a note of its lessons and move on.

Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's all small stuff.

Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's all small stuff.