It is part of the business of life to be affable and pleasing to those whom either nature, chance or circumstance has made our companions.
Thomas MoreInstead of inflicting these horrible punishments, it would be far more to the point to provide everyone with some means of livelihood, so that nobody's under the frightful necessity of becoming, first a thief, and then a corpse.
Thomas MoreLord, give me a sense of humor so that I may take some happiness from this life and share it with others.
Thomas More