“Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best.”~Bernard Meltzer American radio host Bernard Meltzer was born on this day in 1916.
“Shared joy is increased, shared pain is lessened.” ~Spider Robinson American-born Canadian science fiction author Spider Robinson was born on this day in 1948.
“Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.” ~Anne Lamott American novelist, non-fiction writer, essayist, and memoirist Anne Lamott was born on this day in 1954.
“If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.” ~Penny Marshall American actress, director, and producer, Penny Marshall was born on this day in 1943.
“Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps.”~Sharon Draper American children's writer and professional educator Sharon Draper was born on this day in 1948.
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