Bessie-isms:

*Much of life depends on your attitude and viewpoint: A cactus blooms, in spite of having wicked thorns. Do you only choose to see the thorns, or understand that a cactus has a more complex existence, part of which is quite beautiful?

*Hopelessness comes from seeing no way to accomplish your dreams. Emptiness comes from having no dreams.  It’s easier to help someone find hope than a dream they lack.

Quotable:

Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.

Voltaire