Tis not to see the world As from a height, with rapt prophetic eyes, And heart profoundly stirred; And weep, and feel the fullness of the past, The years that are not more. – Matthew Arnold
A safe but sometimes chilly way of recalling the past is to force open a crammed drawer. If you are searching for anything in particular you dont find it, but something falls out at the back that is often more interesting. – James Barrie
If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity. – Italian Proverb
On the mountains mistakes are fatal. In politics, mistakes are wounding emotionally, but you recover. Personally, wilderness helps me get back in touch with natural rhythms, helps me reflect and, in the process, restore my creativity. – Mark Udall
You dont know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you dont have a child, you dont know what that is. But when you experience it, it is the most fulfilling ever. – Regina King
There are five issues that make a fist of a hand that can knock America out cold. Theyre lack of jobs, obesity, diabetes, homelessness, and lack of good education. – will.i.am
