Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. — Peg Bracken Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein Poetry is the synthesis of Hyacinths and biscuits. — Carl Sandburg Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. — St. Francis De Sales In my garden, after a rainfall, you can faintly, yes, hear the breaking of new blooms. — Truman Capote No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one autumnal face. — John Donne May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun And find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond. — Irish Blessing You are a child of the Universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. — Max Ehrmann Sweet Peas, on tiptoe for a flight, With wings of gentle flush, o'er delicate whi