We delight in the beauty of a butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. ~~ Maya Angelou

No matter how sharp your teeth are, you cannot bite water. ~~ African proverb

Meaning: Each problem comes with its own solution. Take time to understand the nature of the situation before taking action.

If you want to know where your heart is, look to where your mind goes when it wanders. ~~ Walt Whitman

The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn. ~~ Bertrand Russell

Because
I have known despair
I value hope

Because
I have tasted frustration
I value fulfillment

Because
I have been lonely
I value love

~~~ Leonard Nimoy