Ease Quote by Hannah More

“Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from trifles springs– Oh! let the ungentle spirit learn from thence A…

— Emily Eden

There is so much wretchedness in the world, that we may safely take the word of any mortal professing to need our assistance; and,…

— Nathaniel Hawthorne

A great proportion of the wretchedness which has embittered married life, has originated in a negligence of trifles.

— Thomas Sprat

A sincere acquaintance with ourselves teaches us humility; and from humility springs that benevolence which compassionates the transgressors we condemn, and prevents the punishments…

— Jane Porter

If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are…

— Anonymous

“For is there any human sorrow so great that the blessing of mere daylight on the earth does not far exceed? We mortals are…

— Marie Corelli

“May all beings attain happiness. May all beings be free from suffering. May all beings never be separated from joy. May all beings abide…

— Dalai Lama XIV

“Unkindness is inspired by hatred, anger fuels it into action in which there is no great joy; it would take sadism to turn it…

— Marcel Proust

“Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly.”

— George MacDonald

It is rash to intrude upon the piety of others: both the depth and the grace of it elude the stranger.

— George Santayana

“The hidden and awful Wisdom which apportions the destinies of mankind is pleased so to humiliate and cast down the tender, good, and wise;…

— William Makepeace Thackeray

Poor humanity, to saddle the gods with such a responsibility and throw in a vindictive temper. What griefs they hatch for themselves, what festering…

— Lucretius