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The closing years of life are like a masquerade party, when the masks are dropped.
The closing years of life are like a masquerade party, when the masks are dropped.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
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.
Sometimes there are no second chances; so forgive the past, remember the present and prepare for the future. It's the read more
Sometimes there are no second chances; so forgive the past, remember the present and prepare for the future. It's the only life you're given.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a read more
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Like a French poem is life; being only perfect in structure when with the masculine rhymes mingled the feminine are.
Like a French poem is life; being only perfect in structure when with the masculine rhymes mingled the feminine are.
A generous person forgets what he gives and remembers what he receives. Learn, earn, return. These are the three phases read more
A generous person forgets what he gives and remembers what he receives. Learn, earn, return. These are the three phases of life.
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.
Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire; the other is to get it.
Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart's desire; the other is to get it.