My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it is work makes it precious.

Do not think of to-day's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.

If we spend the time we waste in sighing for the perfect golden fruit in fulfilling the conditions of its growth, happiness will come, must come. It is guaranteed in the very laws of the universe. If it involves some chastening and renunciation, well, the fruit will be all the sweeter for this touch of holiness.

The way forward is simple - just follow Christ!

Deep, solemn optimism, it seems to me, should spring from this firm belief in the presence of God in the individual; not a remote, unapproachable governor of the universe, but a God who is very near every one of us, who is present not only in earth, sea and sky, but also in every pure and noble impulse of our hearts.

A smile goes a long way, but you must first start it on its journey.

Once I knew the depth where no hope was and darkness lay on the face of all things. Then love came and set my soul free.