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

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

Alfred, Lord Tennyson
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Never let us be discouraged with ourselves.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.

With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.

All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in their selfish pursuit of happiness and satisfaction.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

The important thing is not what one is born with, but what they do with the gift of life.

Never let us be discouraged with ourselves.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.

With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.

All suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in their selfish pursuit of happiness and satisfaction.

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

The important thing is not what one is born with, but what they do with the gift of life.