I've had at least my share of tragedy, but I have had far more than my share of happiness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In my life, I've dealt with tragedy.
All lives have triumphs and tragedies, laughter and tears, and mine has been no different.
Life is a comedy when watching and a tragedy when experiencing. I try and share anything I have.
I've been a lucky man. I've only faced one real tragedy: the death of my wife, Maggie, from cancer in 1995.
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.
For every story you hear that's tragic, there's another that's equally tragic or more so. I think you come to look at it as part of life.
Happiness exists only if you have a lot of people to share it with.
I've had an incredible life with a lot of triumphs, my share of heartbreak, and some pretty amazing experiences.
I have a great deal of joy in my life, and I'm very fortunate. That combination makes you aware of just how wonderful life can be on the one hand and how dreadful it can be for people on the other. You can't be happy in isolation.
I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.
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