daily contemplation

"It is only when we are very happy that we can bear to gaze merrily upon the vast and limitless expanse of water, rolling on and on with such persistent, irritating monotony to the accompaniment of our thoughts, whether grave or gay."

~ Baroness Orczy

"He who has no faith in others shall find no faith in them."

~ Lao Tzu

"It takes nothing to join the crowd. It takes everything to stand alone."

~ Hans F. Hansen