“And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been, full of work that has never been done, full of tasks, claims, and demands.” – Rainer Maria Rilke

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

– The Bible (Hebrews 13.2)

“If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, you will think it’s stupid.” – Albert Einstein

“Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life.” – Simone Weil

“A person’s character is not determined by how far he moves when the wind is at his back but by how far he leans forward when it is against him.” – Michael Masterson

“A sense of purpose is a great blessing – one of the few that can be freely chosen by anyone at any time.” – Michael Masterson

“Good thoughts are blessed guests, and should be heartily welcomed, well fed, and much sought after.” – C.S. Spurgeon

“A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.” – General George Patton

“To lead people, one needs to generate trust and respect. To boss people, one needs to generate only fear.” – Michael Masterson

“A man who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears.” – Michel de Montaigne