Quotes about life
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His ignorance is encyclopedic.
I do not exist to impress the world. I exist to live my life in a way that will make me happy.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.
To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.
In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.
A life of peace, purity, and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age.
Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.
Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.
There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.
Love myself I do. Not everything, but I love the good as well as the bad. I love my crazy lifestyle, and I love my hard discipline. I love my freedom of speech and the way my eyes get dark when I'm tired. I love that I have learned to trust people with my heart, even if it will get broken. I am proud of everything that I am and will become.
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.
Be very, very patient and very open-minded, and listen to what people have to say.
People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.
