Normally street children are shown in terms of the tragedy of their lives – which is true – but theres also another dimension: their wisdom, dignity and enormous capacity for survival. – Henning Mankell
Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry. – Samuel Smiles
I remember looking at the sky and thinking that the universe is so big and its all chaos. I call it the dark fear. At any moment, the dark fear could come in. – St. Vincent
My art and poetry is very political now. Because youve got to find that truth within you and express yourself. Somewhere out there, I know, there will be people who will listen. – Jack Bowman
The bride and groom — May their joys be as bright as the morning, and their sorrows but shadows that fade in the sunlight of love. – Minna Thomas Antrim, A Book of Toasts, 1902