If we could only use other folks' experience, this here world would be heaven in about three generations, but we're so constructed that we never believe fire'll burn till we poke our own fingers into it to see. Other folks' scars don't go no ways at all toward convincin' us.
Love is an orchid which thrives principally on hot air.
... no matter how one's heart aches, one can do the necessary things and do them well.
When things hurt us, we're merely on our way to another spiritual environment.
the world has been fair cruel if you've never known the love of a dog!
Money may not be your best friend, but it's the quickest to act, and seems to be favorably recognized in more places than most friends are.