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In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as read more
In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon. -Horace.
All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride read more
All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!"
For if there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life as in read more
For if there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life as in hoping for another life and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life.
It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.
It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Life is a long preparation for something that never happens.
Life is a long preparation for something that never happens.
Life is an uncharted ocean. The cautious mariner must needs take
Many soundings ere he conduct his barque to read more
Life is an uncharted ocean. The cautious mariner must needs take
Many soundings ere he conduct his barque to port in safety.
The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.
The great business of life is to be, to do, to do without, and to depart.
The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence.
The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence.