' This is my Symphony '...

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