" There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. "

— Laurell K. Hamilton

" A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives. "

— Ama H. Vanniarachchy

" Gratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches. "

— Richelle E. Goodrich

" Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation. "

— Rumi

" When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence. "

— Ansel Adams

" It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. "

— Robert Louis Stevenson