John Aikin (1747-1822)

The sunshine of life is made up of very little beams that are bright all the time.

To give up something, when giving up will prevent unhappiness;

to yield, when persisting will chafe and fret others;

to go a little around rather than come against another;

to take an ill look or a cross word quietly, rather than resent or return it...

these are the ways in which clouds and storms are kept off,

and a pleasant and steady sunshine secured.