Quotes about life
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Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
You are the center of your universe, and you can make anything happen.
Family is a unique gift that needs to be appreciated and treasured, even when they're driving you crazy. As much as they make you mad, interrupt you, annoy you, curse at you, try to control you, these are the people who know you the best and who love you.
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age.
Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.
I am blessed with a funny gene that makes me enjoy life.
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
We have been educated into believing someone else's concept of the deity, and someone else's standard of beauty. You have the right to practice any religion and politics in a way that best suits your freedom, your dignity, and your understanding. And once you do that, you don't apologize.
Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.
Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
Set high standards and few limitations for yourself.
In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
Without a struggle, there can be no progress.