Optimism by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Talk Happiness. The world is sad enough
Without your woes. No path is wholly rough;
Look for the places that are smooth and clear,
And speak of those, to rest the weary ear
Of earth, so hurt by one continuous strain
Of human discontent and grief and pain.

Talk faith. The world is better off without
Your uttered ignorance and morbid doubt.
If you have faith in God, or man, or self,
Say so. If not, push back upon the shelf
Of silence all your thoughts, till faith shall come;
No one will grieve because your lips are dumb.

Talk health. The dreary, never changing tale
Of mortal maladies is worn and stale.
You cannot charm, or interest, or please
By harping on that minor chord, disease.
Say you are well, or all is well with you,
And God shall hear your words and make them true.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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[ockteby]

Another good one, Drew.

[Amiduffer]

Thanks. Know of anyone who is excessively complaining that I can respond to this with?

[ockteby]

This is probably a far out suggestion, but I watch a guy who goes by the YT name 13mordeth He was complaining about Obama. Why don't you try responding to one of his videos with this video and see if he accepts it. .

[Amiduffer]

I responded to the Chicago Complaint choir. They were much funnier.

[megansspark]

very nice :)

[Amiduffer]

Thank you. It's fun what you can find in old books.

[Amiduffer]

Good!

[homousios]

I like that Philosophy!. I try to lead my life along those priciples.Thanks!