" "Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life." "

— Buddha

" When my sister, Joan, arrived I asked if I could swap her for a rabbit. When I think what a marvelous friend she’s been, I’m so glad my parents didn’t take me at my word. "

— Maeve Binchy

" When you have been hurt, and you can move on to a better understanding of yourself, it is the strongest thing you will ever do. "

— Pablo Neruda

" How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. "

— Wayne W. Dyer

" She who knows life flows, feels no wear or tear, needs no mending or repair. "

— Buddha

" It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure. "

— Ernie Harwell