“Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance - the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen.”
“There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the [mother].”
“Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks.”
“Typical" Kisten said, his eyes dramatically sad. "Try to do something nice for a person, cheer her up, and what do I get? Abused and robbed.”
“Having a yacht is a reason for being more cheerful than most.”
“The Federals "all cheer as one man...The Rebels cheer like a lot of school boys, every man for himself.”