"True human goodness, in all its purity and freedom, can come to the fore only when its recipient has no power. Mankind’s true moral test, its fundamental test (which is deeply buried from view), consists of its attitude toward those who are at its mercy: animals." ~ Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~ Anaïs Nin Quotes On Courage
"A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being." ~ James E. Faust