And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.

For every hour of pain I have had a day of pleasure. For every moment of worry, an hour of content.

I think of death as some delightful journey that I shall take when all my tasks are done.

Why dost thou shrink from my approach, O Man? Why dost thou ever flee in fear, and cling To my false rival, Life? I do but bring Thee rest and calm. Then wherefore dost thou ban And curse me? Since the forming of God's plan I have not hurt or harmed a mortal thing, I have bestowed sweet balm for every sting, And peace eternal for earth's stormy span.

Give us that grand word 'woman' once again, and let's have done with 'lady'; one's a term full of fine force, strong, beautiful, and firm, fit for the noblest use of tongue or pen; and one's a word for lackeys.

Say you are well, or all is well with you, and God shall hear your words and make them true.

A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.