Everyday courage has few witnesses. But yours is no less noble because no drum beats for you and no crowds shout your name.

You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?

Old and young, we are all on our last cruise.

I will make you brooches and toys for your delight Of bird-song at morning and star-shine at night. I will make a palace fit for you and me Of green days in forests and blue days at sea.

This grove, that was now so peaceful, must then have rung with cries, I thought; and even with the thought I could believe I heard it ringing still.

Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.

Anyone can carry their burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do their work, however hard, for one day.