The spirit of the gospel is optimistic; it trusts in God and looks on the bright side of things. The opposite or pessimistic spirit drags men down and away from God, looks on the dark side, murmurs, complains, and is slow to yield obedience. - Orson F. Whitney
The past is only the present become invisible and mute; its memoried glances and its murmurs are infinitely precious. - Mary Webb