Saturday, January 17, 2009

What's Important?



Money may be the husk of many things but not the kernel. It brings you food but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness. (Henrik Ibsen in The Art of the Possible by Alexandra Stoddard, p. 51)

Over and over again, ask yourself, "Does this really matter in the long run, or doesn't it?" Then act accordingly. (Edwin C. Bliss, Doing It Now, p. 183)

Silence invites us to be introspective. It challenges us to go within, to confront our fears and examine our dreams. (Jonathon and Wendy Lazear, Meditations for Parents Who Do Too Much, 19 December)

Living ... like studying, needs a little practice. (Octavia Waldo in The Art of the Possible by Alexandra Stoddard, p. 23)

... imagine what wonderful changes would occur to human lives if people would stop poisoning themselves with brandy, wine, tobacco, and drugs. (Leo Tolstoy, A Calendar of Wisdom, 1 September)

  • Today we wish Miss Melva a Happy Birthday and many happy returns of the day.

Mr. Dickie

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