For 2010, the inspiration and energy of the great Greek poet, Odysseus Elytis:
Brothers, I shout, wherever you are, wherever your foot may tread, build a fountain, Your own Mavroyeni fountain. The water good, and the hand of noon all stone, holding the sun in its open palm.At the same time, the peaceful reassurance of Thomas Wolfe:
Some things will never change. Some things will always be the same… the glitter of moonlight on the water, the glory of the stars, the innocence of morning, the smell of the sea in harbours… all things belonging to the earth will never change…