At times of distress, strengthen your heart, even if you are on the brink of death. A lamp has light before it is extinguished. A wounded lion still knows how to roar. — Samuel HaNagid, a prominent Hebrew-language poet in 10th century Islamic Spain Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. — Victor Hugo
