Tag Archives: aspirations
Wisdom reposes in the heart
“Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.” –Proverbs 14:33 This has been one of my favorite poems for as long as I can remember. Various lines of it have come to have more meaning at different stages of my life, but it is worth reading …
Our noblest hopes
“Our noblest hopes grow teeth and pursue us like tigers.” — John Gardner Tigers may be my favorite wild animals. Their beauty and power fascinate me. I like this quote, because I believe hope can be a formidable weapon against despair. I tend to think of hope as a passive, almost delicate quality; something silent …
Great things
“Great things are done when men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street.” — William Blake I like these lines from Blake, because they remind me that obstacles need not be setbacks. In a few well-chosen and memorable words, he acknowledges the stamina life requires of us, the potential for tremendous …
Our noblest hopes
“Our noblest hopes grow teeth and pursue us like tigers.” — John Gardner Tigers may be my favorite wild animals. Their beauty and power fascinate me. I like this quote, because I believe hope can be a formidable weapon against despair. I tend to think of hope as a passive, almost delicate quality; something silent …
Great things
“Great things are done when men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street.” — William Blake I like these lines from Blake, because they remind me that obstacles need not be setbacks. In a few well-chosen and memorable words, he acknowledges the stamina life requires of us, the potential for tremendous …
Defeat Despair 