I get energy from the earth itself, and I get optimism from the earth itself. I feel that as long as the earth can make a spring every year, I can. As long as the earth can flower and produce nurturing fruit, I can, because I'm the earth. I won't give up until the earth gives up.

Alice Walker

There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one of you in all time, it will never exist through any other medium, and be lost. It is your business to keep the channel open.

Martha Graham