Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third
— Marge Piercy

You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes because that’s where the fruit is.
— Will Rogers

Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure
— Henri Nouwen

come on and open your eyes
because baby, i'm standing right here
& i'm waiting for you to make your move.
let's face it; i'm all you've got and you know it.
-anonymous