Quotes about life
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And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
In religion and politics, people's beliefs and convictions are in almost every case gotten at second hand, and without examination.
Man loves company — even if it is only that of a small burning candle.
Therefore do not seek to understand in order to believe, but believe that thou mayest understand.
Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.
In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.
We, the People, recognize that we have responsibilities as well as rights; that our destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a freedom without a commitment to others, a freedom without love or charity or duty or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding ideals, and those who died in their defense.
The world is not fair, and often fools, cowards, liars and the selfish hide in high places.
Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.
I'm a big believer that your life is basically a sum of all the choices you make. The better your choices, the better opportunity to lead a happy life.
There are amazingly wonderful people in all walks of life; some familiar to us and others not. Stretch yourself and really get to know people. People are in many ways one of our greatest treasures.
Live your life, do your work, then take your hat.
You look at things you enjoy in your life, but much more important is what you can do to make the world a better place.
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
Do all the work you can; that is the whole philosophy of the good way of life.
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.
Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.
Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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