Freedom of Speech

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

Evelyn Beatrice Hall

If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

George Washington.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Martin Luther King

A belated Happy New Year to everyone in Blogland!!

Here are a few paintings for you to enjoy!!

Castel dell'Ovo, Naples. c.1820 - Antonie Sminck Pitloo

The Arcadian or Pastoral State 1836 - Thomas Cole

Paintings from India

 I hope all my friends in blogland are great. :))
Here are some paintings from India. Hope you enjoy them :))

They are ancient Indian paintings.

Ascetic seated on a Leopard's skin

Raja Ravi Verma - Princess Damayandhi

Lord Krishna

Girl playing Veena to a Parrot

Rajput Painting

Paintings

I thought to share these paintings which are my favorite. I love the details of the reflections in the first painting.

“The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The truth is this: love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love."
-Stephen Kendrick

Does unconditional love exist? No, I don't think so. :)

Disappointed Love - Francis Danby

The Lady of Shalott - John William Waterhouse