Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day.', Charles Dickens, Great Expectations', English novelist (1812 - 1870)

The good or ill of a man lies within his own will.', Epictetus', Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD)

The health of the eye seems to demand a horizon. We are never tired, so long as we can see far enough.', Ralph Emerson, Nature: Addresses and Lectures',

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.', James A. Garfield', US general & politician (1831 - 1881)

I rely on my personality for birth control.', Liz Winston',