" The earth laughs in flowers. "

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

" Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” "

— Thomas A. Edison

" Your self-respect is priceless—guard it with all your might. "

— Unknown

" My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me. "

— Jim Valvano

" I think, therefore I am. "

— René Descartes

" It is in silence that we find ourselves, and in silence, we come closer to nature. "

— Unknown