“There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.”

I have been bent and broken, but — I hope — into a better shape.

A loving heart is the truest wisdom.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.

The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.