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All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.
All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.
Life, like a mirror, never gives back more than we put into it.
Life, like a mirror, never gives back more than we put into it.
Let us live then, and be glad
While young life's before us
After youthful pastime had,
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Let us live then, and be glad
While young life's before us
After youthful pastime had,
After old age had and sad,
Earth will slumber over us.
[Lat., Gaudeamus igitur,
Juvenes dum sumus
Post pucundam juventutem.
Post molestam senectutem.
Nos habetit humus.]
The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're read more
The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.
The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is read more
The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.
Life isn't about finding yourself it's about creating yourself.
Life isn't about finding yourself it's about creating yourself.
Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold read more
Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.
Don't take life too seriously; you'll never get out of it alive.
Don't take life too seriously; you'll never get out of it alive.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.