Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. - Marianne Williamson

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. - Henry Ward Beecher

The most courageous decision that you can make each day is to be in a good mood. - Voltaire

Merkai, to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to leave a piece and essence of yourself in your work. - unknown

Seek beauty and truth together; you will never see them separated. - Francis Cornford