"Peacocks from eastern India. Parrot from the depths of Kongpo. Though born in separate countries, finally come together in the holy land of Lhasa." — Tsangyang Gyatso, Sixth Dalai Lama, born 1683
"There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself." — Ernst Haas, Austrian-American photographer, born 1921
"Leica, schmeica. The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But you have to see." — Ernst Haas, Austrian-American photographer, born 1921
"A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it?" — Ernst Haas, Austrian-American photographer, born 1921
"In the smallest cells are reflections of the largest. And in photography, through an interplay of scales, a whole universe within a universe can be revealed." — Ernst Haas, Austrian-American photographer, born 1921
"I found out that if you made people laugh, they like you. Most people got to like me because I made them laugh. When they didn't, I hit them." — Buddy Hackett, American comic actor, born 1924
"I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing." — Buddy Hackett, American comic actor, born 1924
"Blow me a kiss when the sky is dark, and I will smile; but no kiss returns, for my kiss is the final one for all mortal flesh." — Hades, Ancient Greek god of the underworld
"This sky where we live is no place to lose your wings, so love, love, love." — Hafez, Iranian poet, born 1325
"I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being." — Hafez, Iranian poet, born 1325
"How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being, otherwise, we will remain too frightened." — Hafez, Iranian poet, born 1325
"For I have learned that every heart will get what it prays for most." — Hafez, Iranian poet, born 1325
"Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions." — Hafez, Iranian poet, born 1325