One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
Henri Amiel Quote – “A man can understand what is similar to…”
A man can understand what is similar to something already existing in himself. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
Henri Amiel Quote – “We can only give what we have.”
We can only give what we have. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
Andrew Marvell Poem – “On a Drop of Dew”
On a Drop of Dew See how the orient dew, Shed from the bosom of the morn Into the blowing roses, Yet careless of its mansion new, For the clear region where ’twas born Round in itself incloses: And in its little globe’s extent, Frames as it can its native element. How it the purple flow’r does slight, Scarce touching […]
The Timeless Secret to Growing a New Life
It’s May, and here in southern Oregon we have finally seen signs of spring. The sun has peeped out, the rain has (mostly) stopped, and people are planting their gardens. Planting a garden takes work, but the promise of an abundant harvest fills the gardener with happy anticipation. It would be nice to be able to wake up the next […]
William Shakespeare Quote – “Modest doubt is call’d…”
Modest doubt is call’d the beacon of the wise. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
Rabia of Basra Quote – “I am fully qualified to work as a doorkeeper…”
I am fully qualified to work as a doorkeeper, and for this reason: What is inside me, I don’t let out: What is outside me, I don’t let in. If someone comes in, he goes right out again — He has nothing to do with me at all. I am a Doorkeeper of the Heart, not a lump of wet […]
Henri Amiel Quote – “Man is nothing but contradiction…”
Man is nothing but contradiction; the less he knows it the more dupe he is. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
Henri Amiel Quote – “It is dangerous to abandon one’s self…”
It is dangerous to abandon one’s self to the luxury of grief, for it deprives one of courage and even the wish for recovery. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)
Henri Amiel Quote – “Great men are the true men…”
Great men are the true men, the men in whom Nature has succeeded. Henri Amiel (1821 – 1881)