What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates his fate. – Henry David Thoreau

People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet. – SaÊ¿dÄ«

It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself. – Epicurus

The light of starry dreams can only be seen once we escape the blinding cities of disbelief. – Shawn Purvis, ShawnPurvis.com