Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice; it is an investment.

Muriel Strode (1875-1920) was an American poet and writer. She was the 2nd of four children of William Smith Strode & Amelia Steele. She left behind a myriad of inspiring quotes and brief zingers.

Her book, "My Little Book of Life" was published in 1912.

 I Am the Cry

by Muriel Strode

I am the cry of the nebula to become a star,

the stream following its dream to the sea.

I am the ovum, with consciousness of the Bird of Paradise.

I am the moment of time calling to infinity.

 "I WILL not pray that each day be a perfect day,

but I will pray to lapse not into indifference.

I will not pray that each time I shall build both strong and true,

but, imperfect, I will pray for impulse that I may build anew."

My little book of prayer (1905)

Quotes:

·                     Happiness is in the heart, not in the circumstances.

·                     A man is known by the company he avoids.

·                     A closed mind is a good thing to lose.

·                     The strength of women comes from the fact that psychology cannot explain us. Men can be analyzed, women… merely adored.

·                     The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart.

·                     Practicing the Golden Rule is not a sacrifice; it is an investment.

·                     A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

·                     The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work.

More quotes @ http://allpoetry.com/quote/by/Muriel_Strode

1906 vintage black & white photo of Muriel Strode