“The damage done in one year can sometimes take ten or twenty years to repair.” - Chinua Achebe

 

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci

 

"Mystery and intrigue dwell beyond the closed ancient shutters." - jn

 

“No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bucket; instead, it is put on the lamp stand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:15 (NIV)

 

“Just because a door is closed... it doesn’t mean it’s locked!” – Ulysses Ebizie

 

“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, grow succulents.” — Proverb

 

"Even in an empty postbox, hope still finds a way to deliver its message." Ai

 

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” – Gertrude Jekyll

 

"Amidst the calm waters, the abandoned boat reflects a haunting beauty of solitude." Ai

 

"Savour the favours, embrace the culture - tapas brings people together." Ai

 

“Solitude is not the same as loneliness. Solitude is a solitary boat floating in a sea of possible companions.” - Robert Fulghum