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Friday, 16 July 2010

Quotes

Day 5 in 30 days/30 things.
Favourite Quote.
I'd like to say it is these Wise words of William Morris-
If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.


Strawberry Thief by William Morris

With my love of all things 1940's maybe I should choose this-

Produced by the British government in 1939, to boost the morale of the public should there be an invasion. This was never used and remained hidden until recent years. Now it's every where!

Pembrokeshire

Another one of my sayings is-

Time and Tide wait for no man.


The origin of this is uncertain although the phrase is ancient and pre-dates modern English.


Oh but what about my love of cats? surely any quote I choose should be about my feline friends.

how about-

The smallest feline is a masterpiece.


Leonardo Da Vinci
or



What greater gift than the love of a cat?


Charles Dickens


No I think I will pick this part of a poem by the Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779-1852)


As the sunflower turns on her god when he sets the same look which she turned when he rose.


I love sunflowers and in our old house I painted these words above the window in the kitchen.

8 comments:

  1. Oh that's a good one - favourite quotes. I would find it hard to choose but one I like is "This above all to thine own self be true.." which my mother wrote in my autograph when I was a girl I think it might be Shakespeare. Or what about "I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior" by Hippolyte Taine!

    What stunning photos you have used too - where in Pembrokeshire is that - it looks very much like the Parog at Newport.

    JAne

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  2. I loved reading all these - I too love the William Morris one, sadly haven't quite managed to achieve the reality of it in my home but I try! The love of a cat is indeed a great gift - Archie is turning out to be so affectionate and a lovely companion, it makes such a difference doesn't it having a cat around - hope Lucy is giving you lots of attention, (good attention rather than just asking for food!)
    Hope you are recovering well. I've had no time recently but am just going back over your other 30 day posts to catch up - it's a lovely idea and thank you for sharing them all. xx

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  3. Hello Lyn!
    What a beautiful selection of quotes! Love the sunflower's one!
    I hope that rainy weather means a good rest and a faster recovery! xxx

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  4. Great quotes Lyn. The William Morris one is difficult to keep to though and what about items with sentimental value?

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  5. I'm really enjoying your daily posts. Can't wait for the next! xxx

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  6. Lovely. Oh this brings back memories of Pembrokshire family holidays stayig on a farm & enjoying the lovely beaches.

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  7. :) I love these quotes, and you know what, those about the cats are just so good!
    :) Can't wait to read more..
    love
    Annalisa

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  8. I especially love the quotes about the cats. There is wisdom and truth in both.

    Donna

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