"It is only in the giving of ourselves to others that we truly live — only with the meeting of our minds — thine and mine — do we become conscious of the divine spark each of us shares — only in sharing in our daily contacts, one with another, in our mutual hopes and fears do we find real peace. The human contribution is the essential ingredient."

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Source : "The Wisdom of Ethel Percy Andrus".

Ethel Percy Andrus

#Relationship Quotes #Inspiring Quotes #Giving Quotes

“In Holland, everyone is an expert in painting and in tulips.”
“We will not allow anyone to perform any terrorist acts inside or from Afghanistan against anyone. We are a free country where Osama is living as a guest. This is the reality and it is up to the world to accept it.”
“Love is not talk or theory; it's action. In fact the Bible says that we cannot be walking in love if we see a brother in need, have what it takes to meet his need, and will not do anything to help him.”
“The most difficult object in painting is yourself because you're always at issue”

Source : Romare Bearden (1989). “Romare Bearden, 1911-1988: A Memorial Exhibition”, Aca Galleries
“I wanted to be Beetlejuice. I watched nonstop 'Beetlejuice' and 'The Princess Bride' growing up.”
“Iâ€™m an atheist. The good news about atheists is that we have no mandate to convert anyone. So youâ€™ll never find me on your doorstep on a Saturday morning with a big smile saying â€˜Just stopped by to tell you there is no word. I brought along this little blank book I was hoping you could take a look at.â€™”
“Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.”

Source : "Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations" by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt, "Annales", XXX. 42, (pp. 289-293), 1922.
“When I do book readings, I always incorporate music or singing.”

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