“There is a healthful hardness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others, however humble.” ~Washington Irving  

“When you arise in the morning think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~Marcus Aurelius

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” ~Steve Jobs

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~Mae West