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Nice quotes! I like the Bradbury quote the best 🙂
Thanks, Kenin. As a Canadian, I’ve always been Bradbury fan.
Love Nehru’s quote! Another one to add to my list 🙂
thanks, Aleah, Nehru was such an interesting man.
Chief Seattle was a smart man–not a bad guy to be named after ;]
Seattle, Oh how cool. I’d love to be named after someone so interesting – lucky you!
sitting here alone, hearing my kids singing silly songs in the background, and loving your pics. thanks micki. happy holidays….
Gabi – hope you’re having a great New Year too! We’re hanging out in Mexico right now, trying to put some of this inspiration to work 🙂
I love the choice of quotes and photos! I’ve often wondered how I could incorporate quotes into my blog, and I think you just answered that! Keep on inspiring the world around you! 🙂
Ian, I love quotes, honestly, but wanted to do something just a little different. 🙂 Glad you like the idea…
All the quotes are really awesome.!! thanks for sharing 🙂 and this post really inspired to anyone who actually hurt like me…
Haha! I love those quotes! Indeed inspiration!
Thanks Micki
Love these quotes, and the photos you’ve chosen to go with. Perfect inspiration!
Love these quotes and the lovely pictures 🙂 !