It is the same with any life. Imagine one selected day struck out of it, and think how different its course would have been. Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day. Great Expectations
“- How many days will my suffering last, Portuga? 40 Days. Will it go away after 40 days? No, you'll used to it."" My Sweet Orange Tree
Grief can take care of itself; but to get the full value of a joy you must have someone to divide it with. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven. Following the Equator
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