Quotes about life
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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.
Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature.
Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.
Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.
Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.
Successful people have a social responsibility to make the world a better place and not just take from it.
We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.
Coffee has always been a significant part of my life. For me, it's a chance to start my day and gather my thoughts — it's fuel for my creative process.
Indeed, this life is a test. It is a test of many things — of our convictions and priorities, our faith and our faithfulness, our patience and our resilience, and in the end, our ultimate desires.
I like people that enjoy life, 'cause I do the same.
If you want total security, go to prison. There you're fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking... is freedom.
Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.
Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.
Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.
It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.