The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze. Livy

A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked. 

Anais Nin

Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. 

Joseph Campbell

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.

Jean Houston

Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. 

Pedro Calderon de la Barca