To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things that make man better than the beast

To early man, trees were objects of awe and wonder. The mystery of their growth, the movement of their leaves and branches, the way they seemed to die and come again to life in spring, the sudden growth of the plant from the seed - all these appeared to be miracles as indeed they still are, miracles of nature!

and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.

The more you write, the better you will write! So - keep at it!

love is undying,of that I feel certain.I mean deep,abiding,cherishing love.The love that gives protection even as you,my guardian angel,gave me protection long after you had gone-and continue to give this very day... A love beyond Death-a love that makes Life alive!

It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape.

There is money to be made in the market place, but under the cherry tree there is rest.