Short but precious thoughts to grow with

Those who want to leave an impression for one year should plant corn; those who want to leave an impression for ten years should plant a tree; but those who want to leave an impression for 100 years should educate a human being.
Ancient Chinese Proverb

It is the weak that are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the truly strong.
La Fontaine

The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.
Robert M Pirsig

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Abraham Lincoln

Thunder is good. Thunder is impressive, but it is the lightning that does the work.
Mark Twain