The following unfortunately happens, as it is currently in my family, but I found these words to bring comfort . . . Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. From an Irish headstone
In an argument with man and nature, nature wins 100% of the time. Mike Clarke, municipal public services director, during spring 2019 flooding in the Midwest
Men and women are like right and left hands; it doesn't make sense not to use both. Jeannette Rankin, politician and first woman to hold federal office in the US
It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. Thomas Jefferson
Stress is like spice -- in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you. Donald Tubesing, pastor, author and speaker
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. -- Abigail Adams, Former First Lady of the United States
True heroism ... is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. Arthur Ashe, tennis player
Ideas are like fish. If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you've got to go deeper. David Lynch, filmmaker
Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart. José N. Harris, author
Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit, things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day. Civility, respect, kindness, character. Aaron Sorkin, screenwriter, director, producer, playwright
As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move. Katharine Hepburn, actress
