I believe life is an intelligent thing: that things aren't random.

An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a person's main task in life - becoming a better person.

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.

I'm not saying that everyone should swim with sharks, but sometimes you have to jump over your own shadow in order to learn something that you will never forget for the rest of your life. Then you know you can conquer your fears.

A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.

The sky is always there for me, while my life has been going through many, many changes. When I look up the sky, it gives me a nice feeling, like looking at an old friend.

Beware the barrenness of a busy life.

The ego is only an illusion, but a very influential one. Letting the ego-illusion become your identity can prevent you from knowing your true self. Ego, the false idea of believing that you are what you have or what you do, is a backwards way of assessing and living life.

Life is a blur when one is essaying different roles; it is so fulfilling.

There are times you can't really see or even feel how sweet life can be. Hopefully its mountains will be higher than its valleys are deep. I know things that are broken can be fixed. Take the punch if you have to, hit the canvas and then get up again. Life is worth it.

You don't have to have anything in common with people you've known since you were five. With old friends, you've got your whole life in common.

Economics is everywhere, and understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life.

I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter's tough, but spring's coming. I believe that there's a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.

Life is too short for long-term grudges.

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

My life has been a blessing. I'm grateful for everything I do have and the places I'm going and the things I've seen.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

My guiding principles in life are to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring.

Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.

Life is a journey and it's about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are and loving who and what you are.

Life isn't always really glamorous and fabulous. It's about encouraging people to go back to natural beauty.

The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

I always say that the times in my life when I've been happiest are the times when I've seen, like, a sunset.

For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.

I do have a childlike enthusiasm at times. I certainly enjoy life and get pleasure sometimes in childish things.

Give yourself a gift of five minutes of contemplation in awe of everything you see around you. Go outside and turn your attention to the many miracles around you. This five-minute-a-day regimen of appreciation and gratitude will help you to focus your life in awe.

One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.

Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life. When recipes are put together, the kitchen is a chemical laboratory involving air, fire, water and the earth. This is what gives value to humans and elevates their spiritual qualities. If you take a frozen box and stick it in the microwave, you become connected to the factory.

I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

One thing I've learned about life is that if you really let go, it's just a joy ride.

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.

You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.

I think I will be able to, in the end, rise above the clouds and climb the stairs to Heaven, and I will look down on my beautiful life.

The deepest fear we have, 'the fear beneath all fears,' is the fear of not measuring up, the fear of judgment. It's this fear that creates the stress and depression of everyday life.

There is a plan and a purpose, a value to every life, no matter what its location, age, gender or disability.

Without deep reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people.

Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome.

The crest and crowning of all good, Life's final star, is brotherhood.

Going by my past journey, I am not certain where life will take me, what turns and twists will happen; nobody knows where they will end up. As life changes direction, I'll flow with it.

The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.

I try to live my life like my father lives his. He always takes care of everyone else first. He won't even start eating until he's sure everyone else in the family has started eating. Another thing: My dad never judges me by whether I win or lose.

You go through life wondering what is it all about but at the end of the day it's all about family.

If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.

The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.

Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art.

The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live.

The unexamined life is not worth living.