Quote for the weekend

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I read this quote in "O" Magazine and instantly loved it. So I thought I'd share.

To live content with small means;

to seek elegance rather than luxury,

and refinement rather than fashion;

to be worthy, not respectable; and

wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think

quietly, talk gently, act frankly...  to

listen to stars and buds, to babes and

sages, with open heart; await occasions,

hurry never... this is my symphony.

-William Henry Channing