“The mind which renounces once and forever a futile hope has its compensations in ever-growing calm.”

“I have the happiness of the passing moment and what more can mortal ask?”

“Have the courage of your desire.”

“Life I fancy would very often be insupportable but for the luxury of self-compassion.”

“Persistent prophecy is a familiar way of assuring the event.”

“Have the courage of your desire.”

“The mind which renounces once and forever a futile hope has its compensations in ever-growing calm.”