The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.

The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire. The fault lies in us, in our want of control.

A cheerful woman is one who has cares but doesn't let them get her down.

I would permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.

There is nothing so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.

If your life is ever going to get better, you'll have to take risks. There is simply no way you can grow without taking chances.

Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery.