Courage lightens distress, hope alleviates grief, doubt aggravates affliction, fear worsens anguish, worry magnifies misery, and faith overthrows despair.

Learn from roses; even when trampled they give off perfume, not despair.

A tree does not despair when a few of its leaves fall off because there is more room for greener ones to take their place.

When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars.

If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never rise to enjoy their brightest days.

Hope is a better friend than despair.

Snails do not despair for having short legs, but rejoice for being able to travel long distances in spite of them.

When the sun sets do not despair; hope sits with you in the dark.

Hope is a greater warrior than despair.