George du Maurier

"A little work, a little gay To keep us going—and so good-day! A little warmth, a little light Of love’s bestowing—and so, good-night. A little fun, to match the sorrow Of each day’s growing—and so, good-morrow! A little trust that when we die We reap our sowing—and so—good-bye!"

"Life ain’t all beer and skittles, and more’s the pity; but what’s the odds, so long as you’re happy?"