There is peace and rest and comfort in sorrow

There is peace and rest and comfort in sorrow

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good read more

Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee.

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted person in another person's read more

Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that you've become a comfortable, trusted person in another person's life.

Comfort is the only thing our civilization can give us.

Comfort is the only thing our civilization can give us.

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

There is no feeling more comforting and consoling than knowing you are right next to the one you love.

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

. . . love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect read more

. . . love from one being to another can only be that two solitudes come nearer, recognize and protect and comfort each other.