An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic. – Johan Huizinga
No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down, in knowledge, power, virtue, influence, but by your own consent. – William Ellery Channing, 1838
When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature who was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning. – Marv Levy
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by [@$$h̦les]. РNotorious d.e.b., @debihope
It seemed almost impossible for him to rouse himself out of the delicious depths of his first sleep. – Rev. G. Despard, M.A., Trinity Church, Kilburn, “Peace in the Heart,” in The Sun
