A man may manifest and communicate his joy, but he should conceal and smother his grief as much as possible.

But what a cruel thing is war to separate and destroy families and friends.

I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.

It is glorious to see such courage in one so young.

So far from engaging in a war to perpetuate slavery, I am rejoiced that slavery is abolished.

No day should be lived unless it was begun with a prayer of thankfulness and an intercession for guidance.

Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind and pleasures upon what is before you.All is bright if you will think it so. All is happy if you will make it so. Do not dream. It is too ideal, too imaginary. Dreaming by day, I mean. Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage.