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Saturday, May 2, 2009


"To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common, this is to be my symphony"-
William Henry Channing

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Tara what a beautiful quote. I strive to live my life in that manner...

bj said...

Good morning, Tara..I've been wondering how you are doing...
Hope things are good in your world.
xo bj

Ann said...

What a beautiful thing to read to start my day...thanks

We must all try, right?

theUngourmet said...

That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it today!

I like your background. Daisies are my favorite!

Just A Girl said...

Such a beautiful quote Tara and your new background makes me VERY HapPy!!!
I hope you're doing well and that the weather is warming up in your neck of the world.
I've been so busy that I haven't had time to visit anyone lately. Time flies doesn't it?

I'm sending you a big huge ginormous hug right now!!!

Love,
Cori

Alison Gibbs said...

Tara great post and quote,
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Alison

Lisa said...

What a beautiful quote...it succinctly says what I have in my heart. Thank you for posting it. I really enjoy your blog!

A Romantic Porch said...

I have never read that quote. It is beautiful. xo rachel