If you've worked in a cubicle any length of time, chances are you've experienced a bad work environment. It may have been something obvious like a bad manager or punching a time clock, but other times you might not be able to put your finger on why you hated going into work. Studies have shown that work surroundings greatly affect how employees feel about their job and how productive they are. Things like lighting and sound can affect how honest and creative employees are. Work peers can even affect each other's health.

The economic downturn over the last 5 years has forced companies to optimize their workforce in order to stay in business. Jobs were cut, salaries reduced, and longer work weeks were introduced. Many Americans suffered whether they had a job or lost one. Fingers crossed, things seem to be looking better and hopefully this country is on a road to recovery.

A great quote has a way of pulling you out of the narrow focus of the moment, and bringing life back into perspective. Or if you slap one on a poster it's always good way to cover up some empty wall space in the office. For whatever use you may have, here are ten of my favorite health and wellness quotes highlighting rare nuggets of wisdom from the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, to arguably the greatest actress of the modern era, Meryl Streep. These quotes are sure to enlighten your healthy lifestyle: