“Life is tough, then you die. The sooner you accept that and move on with your life, the better off you'll be.”
“That's right,' she told the girls. 'You are bored. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret about life. You think it's boring now? Well, it only gets more boring. The sooner you learn it's on you to make life interesting, the better off you'll be.”
“Life is tough, then you die.”
“The sooner you start planning your life, the sooner you will live the life you dream of.”
“Life is hard. Life hurts. So what? You tough it out. You get through and then you'll feel good again.”
“This earthly life is a battle,' said Ma. 'If it isn't one thing to contend with, it's another. It always has been so, and it always will be. The sooner you make up your mind to that, the better off you are, and more thankful for your pleasures.”