Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the ( Read more... )

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From Joseph Addison:

...the grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do,
something to love and something to hope for.

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O western wind, when wilt thou blow
That the small rain down can rain?
Christ, that my love were in my arms
And I in my bed again!

Anonymous
16th Century

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My best childhood friend just lost her 19 year old son. (Her only child) He died last Sunday, and they can't determine what killed him. This comes about 2 years after her husband died unexpectedly during the night, again cause of death undetermined. (not genetic, son was adopted). Add to this the death of her father 3 years ago and she's an ( Read more... )