Sunday, August 8, 2010

Sunday Citar



All paintings by Henri Lebasque


"To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common - this is my symphony."

William Ellery Channing


16 comments:

Mamí♥Picture said...

Beautiful art!
Great quote!
Have a Fabulous Sunday!

Unknown said...

I love the theme running through the paintings. relax and commune with nature. so peaceful. The quote is right on target!

T Rex Mom said...

Very inspiring. I want to be in one of those paintings.

Warren Baldwin said...

Wonderful quote. Packs a ton of meaning into a small verse.

Randi said...

What an exquisite quote! I'm keeping that one.

As usual, I love the art. I think we definitely have the same taste!

Unknown said...

That is a brilliant quote. Such a good reminder. Thank you. Hope your week is exquisite.

Mandy said...

Lovely art and quote! I always feel a bit smarter and classier when I leave your blog on Sundays! Thank you for that.

Are the kids back in school yet? Must be coming up soon for you. Best wishes!

Don said...

Great quote: I love it. (Copied to a word doc.)

Thanks for sharing.

Jenners said...

I want to crawl into all your pictures today.
And love that quote!

Susan Fobes said...

I love that quote! I'm writing that one down...

Michelle said...

OH I love this quote. Love love LOVE it. Now if only I could live it :)

Hyacynth said...

That's the kind of symphony I want, too.

RHYTHM AND RHYME said...

Really wonderful photo's they are so relaxing to look at and I suspect everyone tells a different story, Thanks for sharing.

Yvonne.

kel said...

Perfect!!!!!!

Gerri said...

Wow, what a wonderful quote. You have a gift for picking art my friend. ;)

Flory said...

The paintings are beautiful, but that quote is more than powerful - what an impact it leaves. Great choice Kelly.