It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

We want to create a sort of linguistic Lourdes, where evil and misfortune are dispelled by a dip in the waters of euphemism

Pain is no evil, unless it conquers us

Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some

Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.