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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Evening, Wisdom and Beauty

One joy scatters a hundred griefs.
      
Chinese Proverb

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.  
James Openheim
What a wonderful life I've had!  I only wish I'd realized it sooner.  
Colette

Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. 
 
Nathaniel Hawthorne


16 comments:

magiceye said...

all so beautiful!

TexWisGirl said...

that peach rose made me say "oh" out loud... :)

Jack said...

You are a romantic, Sylvia.

Reena said...

those mountains .. gorgeous.
Love the Hawthorne quote ...so true!

Arti said...

Just magical!! Love the pics especially the last one and the quote touched my heart!!
Have a wonderful day Sylvia :-)

HANS-PETER ZÜRCHER said...

Eine schöne Fotoserie liebe Sylvia...

Herzliche Grüsse aus der Schweiz

Hans-Peter

Nefertiti said...

Magnifique !

kaykuala said...

The pics are so beautiful and the quotes so fitting. Thanks for sharing!

Leovi said...

Very beautiful, great scenery and exquisite flowers. I hope that you are having a wonderful summer.

Sridharan said...

Wow.. Magical..!

eileeninmd said...

Gorgeous photos, Sylvia! I love the roses and the beautiful mountain scenery.

Unknown said...

Both views and macro shots are fantastic! Well done, Sylvia.

Jo said...

Beautiful images and beautiful words, Sylvia. I love today's header. Hope you're off to a wonderful week. Blessings, Jo

Sérgio Pontes said...

Your photos are very nice

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful pictures -- the Colette quote has me laughing. The butterfly quote is a sign in a butterfly house in Ft Myers and I loved it!

Cassy said...

I truly love those photos specially the white flower which looks so pure and delicate.

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