In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares. The older have learned to expect it.
(Letter to Fanny McCullough, 1862)

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Whatever you are, be a good one.

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

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Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

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