My wife, whenever Id go off to work and Id be kind of anxious, shell say, Remember, have fun. Oh, I forgot, thanks for the reminder. Because sometimes we do forget. We take it all too seriously and theres a lot of joy to be had wherever you are. – Jeff Bridges
Now this relaxation of the mind from work consists on playful words or deeds. Therefore it becomes a wise and virtuous man to have recourse to such things at times. – Thomas Aquinas
Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful. – Charles Simmons
Land is the only thing in the world that amounts to anything, for Tis the only thing in this world that lasts, Tis the only thing worth working for, worth fighting for — worth dying for. – Margaret Mitchell
I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive – like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable – there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel. – Beth Ditto
