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Once for all, then, a short precept is given thee:
Love, and do what thou wilt:
whether thou hold thy peace, through love hold thy peace;
whether thou cry out, through love cry out;
whether thou correct, through love correct;
whether thou spare, through love do thou spare:
let the root of love be within,
of this root can nothing spring but what is good.
~ Augustine of Hippo ~
Rather than grumble because roses have thorns. Perhaps one should be thankful that thorns have roses... as in life.. even within its storms.. there is always time for thankfulness for life really is good, if one keeps positive and accepts the love life has to offer.. been busy with my grandson lately.. enjoying the summer what is left of it anyways.. came late this year.. but am so very thankful that summer did come.. enjoy the day.. wishing you all a lovely day.. soft hugs...
Hope~ © All rights reserved.
So glad that I found you back again.
ReplyDeleteLisa asked for a definition of a cyber friend: I would say somebody you miss when they are not around.
This is really beautiful Hope. Thanks for the lovely images and reminding me of the true beauty of life.
ReplyDeleteIm an optimist also and I'm always happy to meet others that think that way. Lovely photos of your flowers ! I love yellow flowers so much
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Dear Hope, Nice thoughts and great photos of roses. As ever be well my dear friend
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral images...but I especially like the "cool" temperature of these photos. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos! Have a wonderful week, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photographs these are Hope!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing these, and your lovely post today at The Creative Exchange.
Have a fantastic day!
lisa.
A lovely group of photos! I think the rose bud is something special. Wonderful, positive thoughts too!
ReplyDeleteThe quote and your addition hold such wonderful, sage wisdom. The uplifting feel of your post is so well matched with your beautiful photos! Thanks much!
ReplyDeleteI love roses, they are my favorite flowers of all, they look and smell so wonderful. Beautiful photos of beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images! Wow!
ReplyDeletehi, what beautiful flower pictures and wise thoughts, I have been convicted too, about being more thankful
ReplyDeleteHugs - Nita
Lovely photos, the top one is beautiful. And your right about thorns & roses.
ReplyDeleteYour macros are really stunning! I'm in love with the rose bud! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely roses. I especially like the red bud. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting today. I truly appreciate it. :)
Beautiful rose bud ... just discovered you on Lisa's ... glad I did ... new follower here!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Hope. I wish my mother could see these photos. She loved beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
Love the pictures and the sentiments my friend, I quite heartily agree!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of gorgeous flowers.
ReplyDeleteHope we all have a beautiful summer!
ReplyDeleteYour flower photos are just gorgeous. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThis pictures are so lovely. If you like, join us on *PicStory*. You are warmly invited! :) LG Tina
ReplyDeleteLovely. The detail in the top photo especially.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for your kind words Hope! Wish I know how to use a camera like you, to many big words for me! :-)
ReplyDeleteoh my, what a great blog with stunning photography!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE those flower photos.
it's really hard to pick a fave.
betty
Nicely said. Hope all your thorn have roses :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and more. Love the lighting on so many. With so much beauty we often forget the thorns. Have to say the bud is just gorgeous. Hugs Carrie
ReplyDeletePerfection.. Stunning ,.. Just so beautiful Hope xo
ReplyDeleteIm back.. I adore the dark roses. Brilliant.
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