“Life and aging are the greatest gifts that we could possibly ever have."

Cicely Tyson

Grandfather says, “When you feel powerless that’s because you’ve stopped listening to your own heart; that’s where power comes from."

Gianni Crow

"We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives."

Maya Angelou

"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers."

Thich Nhat Hanh

"It’s precisely those who are busiest who most need to give themselves a break."

Pico Iyer

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."

George Bernard Shaw

"Life always waits for some crisis to occur before revealing itself as its most brilliant."

Paulo Coelho

"Life is an unanswered question, but let’s still believe in the dignity and importance of the question."

Tennessee Williams

"The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults."

Alexis de Tocqueville

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."

Coretta Scott King