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?

I don't think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can do it.

Whatever you do, do not feel sorry for yourself - things could always be worse and they are for someone else!

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.

Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.

Realize that the privilege to work is a gift. Love of work is success. Be thankful that every morning that you get up that you have some thing that must be done (whether you like it or not).

Marriage requires the giving and keeping of confidences, the sharing of thoughts and feelings, respect and understanding always, marriage requires humility - the humility to repent, the humility to forgive. Marriage requires flexibility (to give and take) and firmness: not to compromise principles. And a wise and moderate sense of humor. Both need to be pulling together in the same direction.