“Some people act as if there were a penalty for carrying concealed troubles. They exhibit them at every opportunity, begging for sympathy, even condescending to accept pity. Such persons never realize that the very ones to whom they are complaining are often struggling under a burden greater than their own.” PeopleIfsPersonsOpportunityRealizingAcceptingStruggleGreaterTroubleBurdenComplainingPityPenaltiesConcealedBeggingExhibitsCondescending Author:Alice Hegan Rice
“Half of our sorrows come from setting exalted standards for people and then breaking our hearts when they fail to live up to them.” PeopleHeartHalfFailingSorrowStandardsExpectationsSettingSettingsExalted Author:Alice Hegan Rice
“It seems a strange fact that it is almost more important for us to be happy ourselves than to try to make other people happy. By being happy we confer untold benefits upon our fellow men.” PeopleMenTryingImportantFactsSeemsHappinessStrangeBenefitsFellowsFellow Man Book:My Pillow Book Source: My Pillow Book
“What can people not accomplish if they will but master the secret of steadfast perseverance.” PeopleIfsSecretMastersPerseveranceAccomplishSteadfast Author:Alice Hegan Rice
