“Chores are easier if forethought is given to them and they are looked upon as little pleasures to perform instead of inconveniences that steal time and try the patience.”
“It s easier to impress someone than to give them pleasure.”
“There are moments..., which usually come at the most inconvenient of times, such as crisis, when you look at someone and realize that it will hurt you to be without them.”
“Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.”
“Sometimes we spend way too much time questioning the gifts we're given instead of being thankful for them.”
“Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.”