" The silence of a flower: a kind of silence which we continually evade, of which we are afraid. "

— Muriel Barbery

" Tension is who you think you should be, relaxation is who you are. "

— Chinese Proverb

" The greatest step towards a life of simplicity is to learn to let go. "

— Steve Maraboli

" Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. "

— Peg Bracken

" Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. "

— Mark Twain

" A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. "

— Ama H. Vanniarachchy