Patrick Kavanagh

"Love is not finding a perfect person but seeing an imperfect person perfectly"

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but in rising every time we fall"

"Every expert was once a beginner"

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"

"Happiness is not by chance but by choice"

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal"

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now"

"Wisdom is knowing what you don't know"

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness"

"Courage is grace under pressure"

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing"

"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity"

"Love is what we are born with; fear is what we learn"

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart"

"The purpose of art is not to decorate walls but to touch souls"

"Nature does not hurry; yet everything is accomplished"

"Peace begins with a smile"

"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase"

"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper"

"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together"

"Family is not an important thing; it's everything"

"Every moment is a fresh beginning"

"The only way to fail is to quit"

"Gratitude is the healthiest human emotion"

"Life is like riding a bicycle; to keep your balance, you must keep moving"

"True strength is being gentle when you have the power to be cruel"

"The pursuit of happiness is the source of unhappiness"

"Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind"

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"

"Love is the most powerful force in the universe"