WILLIAM BLAKE

He who binds himself to joy
Doth the winged life destroy,
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity’s sunrise.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

JESUS of NAZARETH

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

MARK TWAIN

It's noble to be good. It's still nobler to teach others to be good - and less trouble.

from FragrantHeart.com

This day I awaken to joy, to love, to life, for that is who I truly am. I am joy, I am love, I am life.

BUDDHA

Cease to do evil, start to do good……work out your own salvation with diligence.

ZADOK RABINWITZ

A man's dreams are an index to his greatness.

RICHARD LOVELACE

Stone wall do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage;
Minds innocent and quiet take
That for an hermitage;
If I have freedom in my love,
And in my soul am free,
Angels alone that soar above
Enjoy such liberty.

CONFUCIUS

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

The truest greatness lies in being kind,
The truest wisdom in a happy mind.

ANON

If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine.

HENRY MILLER

Develop an interest in life as you see it - the people, things, literature , music. The world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.

LOU HOLTZ

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER Jr.

Giving is the secret of a healthy life - not necessarily money, but whatever a person has of encouragement, sympathy and understanding.

MIGUEL DE CERVANTES

Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee what thou art.

ANON

You can complain that the roses have thorns, or you can rejoice that the thorns have roses.

RABINDRANATH TAGORE

The same stream of life, that runs through my veins night and day, runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures. My pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment.

THOMAS CARLYLE

The block of granite, which was an obstacle in the path of the weak, becomes a stepping stone in the path of the strong.

PHYLLIS DILLER

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

It is better to be faithful than famous.