May is a pious fraud of the almanac, A ghastly parody of real spring.

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"All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action."

- James Russell Lowell

Love

"The wise man travels to discover himself."

- James Russell Lowell

Self-awareness

"Good luck is the willing handmaid of an upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty."

- James Russell Lowell

Integrity

"A wise man travels to discover himself."

- James Russell Lowell

Personal Growth

"And I honor the man who is willing to sink Half his present repute for the freedom to think, And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t’ other half for the freedom to speak."

- James Russell Lowell

Courage

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"Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today."

- Will Rogers

Reflection

"Life is like a sewer … what you get out of it depends on what you put into it."

- Tom Lehrer

Reflection

"I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done."

- Lucille Ball

Reflection

"Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know."

- Pema Chodron

Reflection

"Happy Tuesday! It is a good day to reflect on the week so far and spread happiness."

Reflection