Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Desire

illustration by William Blake, 1793




Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. When you have laboriously accomplished your daily tasks, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.
Victor Hugo

8 comments:

  1. I love this quote. God is awake. Amen. xoxoxo

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  2. Well, you know me and my doubts about God but I have no doubt that is sound advice and a lovely illustration.

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  3. I needed that quote today. Thank you.

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  4. you are speaking straight to my heart.
    thank you...

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  5. I needed to read just this, tonight. Thank you, dear Elizabeth.

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  6. I sure like that drawing....and the quote...ditto.

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  7. Thank you for the Victor Hugo quote. It captures a mote that has been floating in my eye for quite some time.

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