Paula Hess

“Don't look for laughter, look for joy.
Don't look for pleasure, look for purpose.
Don't look for friends, look for mentors.
Don't look for lovers, look for soulmates.
Don't look for glory, look for virtue.
Don't look for entertainment, look for bliss.
Don't look for amusement, look for wisdom.
Don't look for books, look for knowledge.
Don't look for beauty, look for susbtance.
Don't look for extravagance, look for modesty.
Don't look for praise, look for service.
Don't look for reputation, look for character.
Don't look for honor, look for respect.
Don't look for needs, look for wants.
Don't look for riches, look for happiness.
Don't look for possessions, look for contentment.
Don't look for creeds, look for conviction.
Don't look for justice, look for compassion.
Don't look for charisma, look for integrity.
Don't look for lust, look for love.
Don't look for wealth, look for charity.
Don't look for power, look for peace.
Don't look for fame, look for dignity.
Don't look for work, look for a career.
Don't look for success, look for excellence.
Don't look for greatness, look for meekness.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, for all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read and all the friends I want to see”
― John Burroughs

“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.”
― John Keats