Hope is the last thing that dies in man; and though it be exceedingly deceitful, yet it is of this good use to us, that while we are traveling through life it conducts us in an easier and more pleasant way to our journey's end."

"One is never as unhappy as one thinks, nor as happy as one had hoped for."

We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.

"Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible."

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.