I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

Keep your business affairs in your own hands. It's the only way to be happy.

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

I very linearly [sic] wish you would exert yourself so as to keep all your matters in order your self without depending on others as that is the only way to be happy to have all your business in your own hands.

I am still determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may be.

I am only fond of what comes from the heart.

I live a very dull life here... indeed I think I am more like a state prisoner than anything else.