Life shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage – Anais Nin

One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time – Andre Gide

It’s not what we think we are that holds us back, but what we think we are not – Michael Nolan

It is impossible to overestimate the value of wild mountains and mountain temples as places for people to grow in, recreation grounds for soul and body – John Muir

If there is no wind, row – Confucious

To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream; not only plan but also believe – Anatole France

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair – Kahil Gibran

OK so that’s seven phrases out of thousands and thousands of wise words, and they’re all good. What are your favourite quotes? And what’s the quote that matters most to you for this year?

Sarah x

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