If we don't change, we don't grow.  If we don't grow, we are not really living.  Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. - Gail Sheehy (shared by Lucia -thanks!) + + + In the way of G-d, to stand still is to go backward. - Saint Bernard,… more »

Character can't be developed in ease and quiet.  Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.  - Helen Keller (i'm not sure where i found this quote originally, but i first sent it… more »