For Thought
Wednesday 7 September 2011
The most noteworthy thing about gardeners is that they are always optimistic, always enterprising, and never satisfied. They always look forward to doing better than they have ever done before.
VITA SACKVILLE-WEST (1892-1962)
NOVELIST AND POET
Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.
PYTHAGORAS (c. 580-c. 500 B.C.)
PHILOSOPHER AND MATHEMATICIAN
We are the only creatures that both laugh and weep. I think it’s because we are the only creatures that see the difference between the way things are and the way they might be. Tears bring relief. Laughter brings release.
ROBERT FULCHUM
WRITER
Whatever you would have your children become, strive to exhibit in your own lives and conversation.
LYDIA H. SIGOURNEY (1791-1865)
POET