“I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o clock in the morning
“World's use is cold, world's love is vain, world's cruelty is bitter bane; but is not the fruit of pain
“A feeling of sadness and longing that is not akin to pain, and resembles sorrow only as the mist resembles the rain
“Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey
“Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.
“Jealousy is that pain which a man feels from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he entirely loves
“And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles in your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy.
“At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction
“There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live
“People in high life are hardened to the wants and distresses of mankind as surgeons are to their bodily pains
“When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed,and calm refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name