Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom. Friedrich Schiller
The essential elements of giving are power and love - activity and affection - and the consciousness of the race testifies that in the high and appropriate exercise of these is a blessedness greater than any other. Mark Hopkins
For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat. Wallis Simpson
Just what future the Designer of the universe has provided for the souls of men I do not know, I cannot prove. But I find that the whole order of Nature confirms my confidence that, if it is not like our noblest hopes and dreams, it will transcend them. Henry Norris Russell
I pray God may preserve your health and life many years. Junipero Serra
A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself that he cannot coerce the wills of others, but that he can mold and master his own will: and things serve him who serves Truth people seek guidance of him who is master of himself. James Allen
I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God's hands, and I am very happy about that! Ken Hensley
The meaning I picked, the one that changed my life: Overcome fear, behold wonder. Richard Bach
How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! John Muir
The power of imagination makes us infinite. John Muir
I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do. Georgia O'Keeffe
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. Benjamin Disraeli
A human being has so many skins inside, covering the depths of the heart. We know so many things, but we don't know ourselves! Why, thirty or forty skins or hides, as thick and hard as an ox's or bear's, cover the soul. Go into your own ground and learn to know yourself there. Meister Eckhart
Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will. Pope Paul VI
Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed. Blaise Pascal
The books that help you most are those which make you think that most. The hardest way of learning is that of easy reading but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty. Pablo Neruda