“Nothing is miserable unless you think it so; and on the other hand, nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it.”

“Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes playing a poor hand well.”

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

“And once the storm is over, you will not remember how you made it through. But one thing is certain: when you come out of the storm, you will not be the same person who walked in.”

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will you ever get polished?”