I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation.

What do we any of us have but our illusions? And what do we ask of others but that we be allowed to keep them?

We learn resignation not by our own suffering, but by the suffering of others.

Resignation is the timid sign of courage

I would sooner read a time-table or a catalogue than nothing at all. They are much more entertaining than half the novels that are written.

I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation