Thursday, April 30, 2009

Spanish Proverb

The door to the human heart can be opened only from the inside.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

HELEN KELLER

When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

THOMAS CARLYLE

Oh, give us the man who sings at his work.

Monday, April 27, 2009

EDMUND HILLARY

It is not the mountain that we conquer but ourselves.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

LAO-TZU

At the centre of your being you have the answer. You know who you are and you know what you want.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

DR.SEUSS

You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes,
You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.

Friday, April 24, 2009

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

He that waits upon fortune is never sure of a dinner.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

BUDDHA

Teach this triple truth to all:- A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

THOMAS PARNELL

Let those love now who never loved before. Let those who always loved now love the more.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

ANON

No one needs a smile as much as he who has none to give.

Monday, April 20, 2009

WILLIAM BLAKE

Can I see another's woe,
And not be in sorrow too?
Can I see another's grief,
And not seek for kind relief?

Sunday, April 19, 2009

from Fragrantheart.com

Nature is always giving and from her comes the richness of life. I too find my life a lot richer when I give.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Attrib. WILDE, TWAIN, WC FIELDS etc.

Whenever I feel like exercise, I lie down till the feeling passes.

Friday, April 17, 2009

IKKYU

Many paths lead from
The foot of the mountain,
But at the peak
We all gaze at the
Single bright moon

Thursday, April 16, 2009

WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The DALAI LAMA

Chairman Mao once said that political power comes from the barrel of a gun. Of course it is true that violence can achieve certain short-term objectives. But it cannot obtain long-lasting ends. If we look at history, we find that in time humanity’s love of peace, justice and freedom triumphs over cruelty and oppression. That is why I am a fervent believer in non-violence.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

ARTHUR ASHE

From what we get, we can make a living. What we give, however, makes a life.

Monday, April 13, 2009

ANON

Cease wretch to mourn to weep -
Sip up the sun,
We dance along death's icy rim,
But is the dance less fun?

Sunday, April 12, 2009

ANTON CHEKHOV

A good upbringing means not that you won’t spill sauce on the tablecloth, but that you won’t notice it when someone else does.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

ANNE FRANK

Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.

Friday, April 10, 2009

JOHN RUSKIN

What we think or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do.

Thursday, April 09, 2009

LAO-TZU

Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

SOCRATES

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.

Monday, April 06, 2009

GROUCHO MARX

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.

Sunday, April 05, 2009

MARY ANNE RADMACHER

May your walls know joy. May every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.

Saturday, April 04, 2009

VICTOR HUGO

Adversity makes men and prosperity makes monsters.

Friday, April 03, 2009

ANON

The Meaning of Life is to give life Meaning.

Thursday, April 02, 2009

MOTHER TERESA

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

GEOFFREY SMITH

If I am depressed or if I think the world’s a filthy place, I just go and look at a flower.