I don't think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains

I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.

He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery!

I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death... I think... peace and tranquillity will return again.

If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand, before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.

The final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.