Always be guided by
Courage, Honor, Self-respect, Honesty
and Compassion
And keep your Mind & Heart open
To the lessons that this world
Teaches you
Erich Fried (1921-1988)
What It Is (Was es ist)
It is madness
says reason
It is what it is
says love
It is unhappiness
says caution
It is nothing but pain
says fear
It has no future
says insight
It is what it is
says love
It is ridiculous
says pride
It is foolish
says caution
It is impossible
says experience
It is what it is
says love.
I think dogs were put on this world to remind humanity that love, loyalty, devotion, courage, patience and good humor are the qualities that, with honesty are the essence of admirable character and the very definition of a life well lived. - Dean Koontz, Seize the Night
It's suprising how many people go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you are not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others.
- Sydney J. Harris
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest
fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not
our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I
to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" Actually, who are
you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not
serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make
manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some
of us. It is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine we
unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are
liberated from our own fear our presence automatically liberates
others."
- Nelson Mandela
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and
the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed socal condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
Always be guided by
Courage, Honor, Self-respect, Honesty
and Compassion
