It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.

it takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeded.

Don't wish me happiness-I don't expect to be happy it's gotten beyond that, somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor-I will need them all.

It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for that long uphill climb back to sanity and faith and security.

The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea.

Don't wish me happiness - I don't expect to be happy it's gotten beyond that, somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor - I will need them all.