I just realized that there's going to be a lot of painful times in life, so I better learn to deal with it the right way.

It is light grief that can take counsel.

—Unknown

Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.

—Unknown

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.

—Unknown

Gratitude can sometimes be as annoying as whininess.

—Unknown

Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business.

—Unknown

The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.

—William Shakespeare

Grief teaches the steadiest minds to waver.

—Trey Parker and Matt Stone

While grief is fresh, every attempt to divert only irritates. You must wait till it be digested, and then amusement will dissipate the remains of it.

—Sophocles

It seems the misfortune of one can plow a deeper furrow in the heart than the misfortune of millions.

—Sophocles

Even his griefs are a joy long after to one that remembers all that he wrought and endured.

—Samuel Johnson