Quotes on Life

Life can seem so simple and yet so confusing at times. Here are a few of my favourite quotes on life. Hope it resonates with you too!

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“We do not rememer days, we remember moments.” – Cesare Pavese

“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.” – William J Clinton

“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” – Joseph Campbell

“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches.” – Alice Roosevelt Longworth

“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – Socrates

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” – Harvey Fierstein

 

19 responses to “Quotes on Life

  1. Thank you for the best quotes for this week, especially the last one :)

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  2. That last quote Is my favorite. So incredibly true. Harvey was evidently a pretty smart fellow. :)

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  3. augustmacgregor

    Thanks for these quotes! William Clinton and Joseph Campbell’s especially resonated with me.

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  4. I’m enjoying all your posts but these quotes are exceptional.

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  5. Reblogged this on Lifeblood and commented:
    i originally found this at http://quinnsbooks.wordpress.com/2014/12/01/quotes-on-life/

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  6. Visenya Targaryen

    Good choice of quotes.

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  7. The Longworth quote amused me, and once I thought about it, rang true…

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  9. Reblogged this on Opher's World and commented:
    I love that last quote. We should always speak with passion about what we believe even if it offends, ostracises or upsets. It is who we are.

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  10. some good quotes! happy 2015

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