—Edward Rowland Sill.
Discontent is want of self-reliance: it is infirmity of will.
—Emerson.
“He that brings sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from himself.”
Give us, oh, give us, the man who sings at his work! Be his occupation what it may, he is equal to any of those who follow the same pursuit in silent sullenness. He does more in the same time—he will do it better—he will persevere longer.
—Carlyle.
Set about what thou intendest to do: the beginning is half the battle.
—Cæsar.
By the street of By-and-By, one arrives at the house of Never.
—Cervantes.