It ain't no use to grumble and complain;

It ain’t no use to grumble and complain;

It’s jest as cheap and easy to rejoice:

When God sorts out the weather and sends rain,

W’y, rain’s my choice.

James Whitcomb Riley

"All the others can sing ...."

“All the others can sing,” he dolefully said,

“All the others can sing,” said he.

So he sat and drooped.  But, as far and wide

The music was borne on the air’s warm tide,

And he lifted his head as within him it stirred;

“If I cannot sing, I can listen!” he cried,

“Ho, ho, I can listen!” he cried.

Julia C R Dorr

Be like a bird, halting in his flight

Be like a bird, halting in his flight

Awhile in boughs so light,

Feels them give way beneath him and yet sings,

Knowing that he hath wings.

Victor Hugo

"He who refuses to be involved in politics ...."

"He who refuses to be involved in politics must endure being ruled by inferior people."

Plato