It is not the length of life, but the depth.
In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Anything I've done up till 27 May 1999 was kind of an illusion, existing without living. My daughter, the birth of my daughter, gave me life.
All my life I used to wonder what I would become when I grew up. Then, about seven years ago, I realized that I was never going to grow up - that growing is an ever ongoing process.
Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.
Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.
Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see your house catch fire.
Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are the dead.
Amnesty is as good for those who give it as for those who receive it. It has the admirable quality of bestowing mercy on both sides.
If you have zest and enthusiasm, you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.
I think it can be shown that the law makes ten criminals where it restrains one.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.
Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.
I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.
