Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if read more

Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity.

I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.

I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes read more

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes delight
Be best or not.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

Life is a succession of moments, to live each one is to succeed.

Life is a succession of moments, to live each one is to succeed.

Do not take life too seriously; you will never get out of it alive.

Do not take life too seriously; you will never get out of it alive.

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.

The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. read more

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.

Life is a stranger's sojourn, a night at an inn.

Life is a stranger's sojourn, a night at an inn.