It isn't the big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones.
Jean Websterit's dreadful when two people's senses of humor are antagonistic. I don't believe there's any bridging that gulf!
Jean WebsterThe more I study men, the more I realize that they are nothing in the world but boys grown too big to be spankable.
Jean WebsterThank heaven I don't inherit God from anybody! I am free to make mine up as I wish Him. He's kind and sympathetic and imaginative and forgiving and understanding - and He has a sense of humor.
Jean WebsterIt isn't the big troubles in life that require character. Anybody can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage, but to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh - I really think that requires spirit. It's the kind of character that I am going to develop. I am going to pretend that all life is just a game which I must play as skillfully and fairly as I can. If I lose, I am going to shrug my shoulders and laugh - also if I win.
Jean Webster