Flowers are made to bloom in the sun and not to be shut up in an apron. - Johanna Spyri

because we cannot see things beforehand, and only know how dreadfully miserable we are, we think it is always going to be so.

God is good to all of us. He knows what we need better than we do. And just because he thinks it is better not to give you what you want right now doesn't mean he isn't answering you. You shall have what you ask for but not until the right time comes.

"The grandfather explained to her that it was the sun that did it. "When he says good-night to the mountains he throws his most beautiful colors over them, so that they may not forget him before he comes again the next day.