It misbecame him to appear in the character of a mediator of peace, in a quarrel, the futility of which he had presumed to judge and hastily condemn.

In short, it is not a tenable position in our tight-knit community, or in a pluralistic democracy, to ask for a kinder space and to be unkind towards others.

Coping statements themselves also often lead to happiness – because they include alternate plans. Thus I told myself, “Yes, this damned nephritis is a restricting problem and bad. But it’s not too bad or terrible. And though hospitalized for it, I’ll learn some new things about myself and look forward to future health.” With this kind of rational coping, I unpessimistically looked forward to real enjoyments and was not merely unmiserable but happy.

PORSON […] would not only frequently “steal a few hours from the night,” but see out both lights and liquids, and seem none the worse for the carouse.