Two women

"There's a marked difference between acquaintances and friends. Most people really don't become friends. They become deep and serious acquaintances. But in a friendship you get to know the spirit of another person; and your values coincide. Friends may disagree, but not about serious matters. A friend will stand for you when you are no longer able. A woman can say to herself, "'If I die, I know that my friend, my sister friend will be here to hold up the banner."'
-Maya Angelou
Died May 28, 2014

“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, "'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew i would never see it again?”'
― Rachel Carson

Born May 27, 1907