There can be no merit in believing something which you can neither explain nor understand.

The veil is slowly rising, but as regards innumerable questions we must be content to remain in ignorance.

There can be no merit in believing something which you can neither explain nor understand.

Everyone must have felt that a cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around; and most of us can, as we choose, make of this world either a palace or a prison.

Do what you will, only do something.

The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest, for he has not earned it.

We often hear of bad weather, but in reality no weather is bad. It is all delightful, though in different ways. Some weather may be bad for farmers or crops, but for man all kinds are good. Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating.