We should think seriously before we slam doors, before we burn bridges, before we saw off the limb on which we find ourselves sitting.

There never was a tonic that would cure more social ailments than a healthy, happy home. There never was a greater source of social stability than an affectionate and understanding family. There never was a better way of helping children to happiness than the close confidence of wise and loving and responsible parents.

We should think seriously before we slam doors, before we burn bridges, before we saw off the limb on which we find ourselves sitting.

Parents who indulge themselves 'in moderation' may have children who indulge themselves to excess.

May we never let the things we can't have, or don't have, or shouldn't have, spoil our enjoyment of the things we do have and can have. As we value our happiness let us not forget it. For one of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have.

Indeed, the greatest blessing that can follow the death of those we love is reconciliation. Without it there is no peace. But with it come quiet thoughts and quickened memories. And what else shall a man do except become reconciled? What purpose does he serve by fighting what he cannot touch or by brooding upon what he cannot change?

We must not let the things we can't do keep us from doing the things we can do.