I am especially glad of the divine gift of laughter, it has made the world human and lovable, despite all its pain and wrong.

W.E.B. Dubois.    

It always seems impossible until it’s done.

Nelson Mandela

I believe the choice to become a mother is the choice to become one of the greatest spiritual teachers there is.

Oprah Winfrey

The important thing is not to think much but to love much, and so do whatever best awakens you to love.

Teresa of Avila

It is not possible to be fully human without coming to know, to respect, to learn from, the rest of life.  We were not put on this earth alone.  We were put here to grow in concert with everything else.

Joan Chittister O.S.B.