"I have seen oaks of many species in many kinds of exposure and soil, but those of Kentucky excel in grandeur all I had ever before beheld. They are broad and dense and bright green. In the leafy bowers and caves of their long branches dwell magnificent avenues of shade, and every tree seems to be blessed with a double portion of strong exulting life."

-- John Muir

#Strong Quotes #Blessed Quotes #Kentucky Quotes

“Now there’s a joy inside I can’t contain But even perfect days can end in rain And though it’s pouring down I see You through the clouds Shining on my face.”

Source : Song: Beautiful, Beautiful, Album: My Paper Heart, 2008
“Hope is passion for what is possible.”
“I think having a dog makes you more compassionate.”
“I love being part of poetry conversations. I love talking about what I've read.”
“To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.”
“Full of fun, over-the-top characters and witty prose, with a touch of gay romance that is equally pleasing to straight readers. The Edwin Drood Murders is the perfect mystery for educated, intelligent readers.”
“Every professional footballer should seek to play at least one game at Celtic Park. I have never felt anything like it.”
“I often ask myself, 'Who would Jesus vote for?' Then I start to think that he wouldn't vote at all; however, it would not be out of apathy or disinterest, but out of perfection and light. As a miracle worker, I think he would, by the power of God's teachings, the perseverance and the truth, influence in a modern sense whoever is put into office how to best serve his fellow men. One, like his skeptics, may find that impractical. But there is a message in that no man in power can slow the momentum of the will of God, and the miracles of his teachings will be forever victorious.”

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