Quotes about life
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The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.
It is easy for an individual to move through those insensible gradations from left to right, but the act of crossing the Floor is one which requires serious attention. I am well informed on this matter for I have accomplished that difficult process, not only once, but twice.
Don't cry over spilt milk.
You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.
When I am abroad, I always make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home.
Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
I would say my greatest achievement in life right now - my greatest achievement period is - and I'm still trying to achieve it - is to be a wonderful father to my kids.
Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.
I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.
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.