“Mix a little foolishness with your prudence: it's good to be silly at the right moment.”

Horace Roman lyric poet

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Growing up in a conservative family and community, that had the tendency to frown upon silliness, I thrilled when I came across this quote for the first time... written on the tag of an herbal tea bag (and by a famous Poet at that)! It has been a favorite ever since. - JP (poet)

Anonymous, October 26, 2018

Here are some other inspiring quotes you might like.
How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff9b400>
KINDNESS
The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff9af00>
UNITY
Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff9aa00>
INCLUSION
We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race. We all share the same basic values. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff9a000>
EQUALITY
A highly developed values system is like a compass. It serves as a guide to point you in the right direction when you are lost. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff999c0>
INSPIRATION
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff99380>
LIVE YOUR DREAMS
If there is to be peace in the world, there must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, there must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, there must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, there must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, there must be peace in the heart. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff98c00>
PEACE
The happiness of one's own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff985c0>
INCLUDING OTHERS
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff97580>
INTEGRITY
Education is everything—education is your power, education is your way in life for whatever you want to do. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff93340>
LEARNING
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff91f40>
VOLUNTEERING
It is a grand thing to rise in the world. The ambition to do so is the very salt of the earth. It is the parent of all enterprise, and the cause of all improvement. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff912c0>
AMBITION
The truth of your character is expressed through the choice of your actions. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff908c0>
CHARACTER
Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again. #<Author:0x00007f4cdff90280>
RESILIENCY
Education is the way to move mountains, to build bridges, to change the world. #<Author:0x00007f4cec05f3d0>
EDUCATION
Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment. #<Author:0x00007f4cec05e9d0>
HARD WORK
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