There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is, that people can commend it without envy.
—William Shenstone (1714–63) British Poet, Landscape Gardener
The dullest observer must be sensible of the order and serenity prevalent in those households where the occasional exercise of a beautiful form of worship in the morning gives, as it were, the keynote to every temper for the day, and attunes every spirit to harmony.
—Washington Irving (1783–1859) American Essayist, Biographer, Historian
The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–62) American Philosopher
One ought at least to hear a little melody every day, read a fine poem, see a good picture, and, if possible make a few sensible remarks.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German Poet
The happiest part of a man’s life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning.
—Samuel Johnson (1709–84) British Essayist
Come,
Let’s have one other gaudy night. Call to me
All my sad captains. Fill our bowls once more.
Let’s mock the midnight bell.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Enjoy the blessings of this day, if God sends them; and the evils bear patiently and sweetly; for only this day is ours; we are dead to yesterday, and not born tomorrow.
—Jeremy Taylor
The clean tongue, the clear head, and the bright eye are birthrights of each day.
—William Osler (1849–1919) Canadian Physician
I’ve lost a day—the prince who nobly cried, had been an emperor without his crown.
—Edward Young (1683–1765) English Poet
Sunday is the day people go quietly mad, one way or another.
—William Saroyan (1908–81) American Playwright, Novelist
In the morning let this thought be present: I am rising to a man’s work.
—Marcus Aurelius (121–180) Emperor of Rome, Stoic Philosopher
When you say good morning to the rabbi, say good morning also to the rabbi’s wife.
—Yiddish Proverb
A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes.
—Joseph Addison (1672–1719) English Essayist, Poet, Playwright, Politician
One golden day redeems a weary year.
—Celia Thaxter (1835–94) American Poet, Writer
Thou shalt ever joy at eventide if thou spend the day fruitfully.
—Thomas a Kempis (1379–1471) German Religious Priest, Writer
Live not one’s life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last.
—Marcus Aurelius (121–180) Emperor of Rome, Stoic Philosopher
One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. No man has learned anything rightly, until he knows that every day is Doomsday.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) American Philosopher
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