"Tears have a purpose. They are what we carry of the ocean, and perhaps we must become sea, give ourselves to it, if we are to be transformed." Linda Hogan, Solar Storms

"Drawing, then, is a way of fostering interest in the world. It is a way of making connections with the things that surround us and with the forces that shape and animate and move them. It's a way of taking in the world's strangeness and power and finding comfort in it." Peter Steinhart, The Undressed Art

"Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water." Christopher Morley, writer (1890-1957)

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others." Charles Dickens

"For money you can have everything it is said. No, that is not true. You can buy food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; soft beds, but not sleep; knowledge but not intelligence; glitter, but not comfort; fun, but not pleasure; acquaintances, but not friendship; servants, but not faithfulness; grey hair, but not honor; quiet days, but not peace. The shell of all things you can get for money. But not the kernel. That cannot be had for money." Arne Garborg, writer (1851-1924)

"If we always helped one another, no one would need luck." Sophocles

“Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.” Oscar Wilde, writer (1854-1900)

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” Emily Kimbrough

“Comfort and convenience possess a magical power; little by little they suck in even people with strong wills.” Anton Pavlovich Chekhov