Reverie /ˈrev(ə)rē/ Noun a daydream, a musing To lose one’s self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes. – Antoine Rivarol (1753-1801)

Gentleman /ˈjen(t)əlman/ Noun a courteous man Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him. – Some Thoughts Concerning Education (1693) by John Locke (1632-1704)  

Many /ˈmenē/ Adjective a large amount of something Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. – Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Ridiculous /rəˈdikyələs/ Adjective unworthy of serious consideration, absurd It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them. – Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

Human /ˈ(h)yo͞omən/ Adjective/Noun adjective 1. pertaining to mankind or people Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. – Henry James (1843-1916) noun 2.  a person; a man, woman, or child And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the... Read More

Clown /kloun/ Noun someone who is paid to make people laugh The cleverest character in comedy is the clown, for he who would make people take him for a fool, must not be one. – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616)  

Mystical /ˈmistək(ə)l/ Adjective dark, supernatural, magical Nature is mythical and mystical always, and works with the license and extravagance of genius. – Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Personal /ˈpərs(ə)nəl/ Adjective special, individual Happiness is the consequence of personal effort.  – Eat Pray Love (2006) by Elizabeth Gilbert (1969-)

Solace /ˈsäləs/ Noun/Verb noun comfort in difficult times Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace. – Voltaire (1694-1778) verb to give comfort The true way to soften one’s troubles is to solace those of others. – Françoise d’Aubigné (1635-1719)

Beneficent /bəˈnefəs(ə)nt/ Adjective doing or producing good A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful and more honorable to give than to receive. – Epicurus