The power of nature is life in association. Nothing stands alone. ― Terry Tempest Williams

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It's said that ignorance is bliss. Ignorance is this: a vine that sneaks up a tree, killing not by poison, but by blocking out its light. ― Amanda Gorman

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We're all brilliant at something. I discovered my powers when I was four years old. When you're young you're more in touch with your real talents, but so often the 30 year slog knocks it out of people.

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Power is find at the limit of pain. ― Lailah Gifty Akita

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This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy. -- Susan Polis Schutz

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Loss is the cost of loving ― Amanda Gorman

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Power never takes a back step only in the face of more power.

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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. ― Marcus Aurelius

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For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. ― Amanda Gorman

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The greater a man's talents, the greater his power to lead astray.

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