Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. - Joseph Addison

So when an angel by divine command With rising tempests shakes a guilty land, Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed, Calm and serene he drives the furious blast; And, pleas'd th' Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind, and directs the storm.

A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes.

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding.