2168  We are in the habit of exaggerating or imagining or anticipating sorrow. We are torn by things present or about things yet to come. Consider whether your proofs of future troubles are sure. For it is more often the case that we are troubled by our apprehensions.

2291  There are more things..likely to frighten us, than to crush us.We suffer more in the imagination than in reality.

1317  "Love has more power to unite this world than an atomic bomb to destroy it."

2158  Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

2580  The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want.