The wise man thinks about his troubles only when there is some purpose in doing so; at other times he thinks about other things

The man who can centre his thoughts and hopes upon something transcending self can find a certain peace in the ordinary troubles of life, which is impossible to the pure egoist.

Of all your troubles, great and small, the greatest are the ones that don't happen at all.

It ain't no use putting up your umbrella till it rains!

I remain convinced that obstinate addiction to ordinary language in our private thoughts is one of the main obstacles to progress in philosophy.

If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this is also true of troubles