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Politics, Participation

“Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them.” – Paul Valery, 1871-1945, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050902fr)

Optimism

“Dance in the direction of your dreams.” – found on a paper towel (20050623th)

Happiness, Optimism

“Happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.” – Dale Cargegie, 1888-1955, American writer and speaker, quote found in the book Secrets of Serenity, ISBN 1-56138-690-1, (20050531tu2143)

Simplicity

“To be content with little is hard, to be content with much impossible.” – Baronness Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, 1830-1916, Austrian writer and poet, quote found in the book Secrets of Serenity, ISBN 1-56138-690-1, (20050530mo0733)

Success, Overcoming Obstacles

“Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles a person has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington, 1856-1915, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050530mo)