It sweetens every bit of work to think that I am doing it in humble, far-off, yet real imitation of Jesus.
Discretion is the salt, and fancy the sugar of life; the one preserves, the other sweetens it.
Ah, how many Marahs have been sweetened by a simple, satisfying glimpse of the Tree and the Love which underwent its worst confict there. Yes, the Cross is the tree that sweetens the waters. 'Love never faileth.
Bitter is wine, but it sweetens all bitterness.
suffering sweetens the reward
Meditation on Jesus Christ crucified is a precious balm which sweetens all pains.
Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry, As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush.
Danger sweetens the brew. Makes it more delicious.
Power is pleasure; and pleasure sweetens pain.
To have given pleasure to one human being is a recollection that sweetens life.
