The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.Thomas Paine
Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants.Edmund Burke
This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.Francis Bacon
Let us learn to appreciate there will be times when the trees will be bare, and look forward to the time when we may pick the fruit.Anton Chekhov