Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

I contracted a disease which I have never shaken off. The disease was idealism. Because of it, I did the thing in life I wanted to do - Writing.

May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit. Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be such as will keep me friendly with myself.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Wishing you happiness always! Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. . . . . Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.