If those who owe us nothing gave us nothing, how poor we would be.

Antonio Porchia, 1885-1968
Italian Poet

"It really doesn't matter if the person who hurt you deserves to be forgiven. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. You have things to do and you want to move on."

Author Unknown
But Greatly Appreciated!

"No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy the sunlight today, mix good cheer with friends today, enjoy it and bless God for it. Do not look back on happiness - or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not let yourself be cheated out of it."

Author Unknown
But Greatly Appreciated!

Do more than belong: participate.
Do more than care: help.
Do more than believe: practice.
Do more than be fair: be kind.
Do more than forgive: forget.
Do more than dream: work."

William Arthur Ward

Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Poet

Empty your mind of all thoughts.
Let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.
Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source.
Returning to the source is serenity.
If you don't realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow.

Lao Tzu
Ancient Chinese Philosopher

'Why did you do all this for me?' he asked. 'I don't deserve it. I've never done anything for you.'
'You have been my friend', replied Charlotte. 'That in itself is a tremendous thing.'

From 'Charlotte's Web'
Written by E. B. White

"I'm fulfilled in what I do...I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes--the finer things in life--would make you happy. My happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense." -- Coretta Scott King