Famous Quotes & Sayings

Henry Miller

The man who is intoxicated with life does not pass judgment, does not seek to come to a conclusion, does not impose his message on the world.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is an apprenticeship to the constant renunciations, to the steady failure of our claims, our hopes, our powers, our liberty.

Jessye Norman

I have enjoyed most particularly reading the correspondence between Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. The genuine friendship, competitiveness and support that thread through their communications are life lessons for us all.

Christine Taylor

I have no projects on the horizon. I don't feel frustrated. It's a great life lesson for me.

Herb Kelleher

I learned it by doing it, and I was scared to death.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Become someone's hero.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Never resist a generous impulse.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Fight fairly. Give generously. Laugh loudly. Love deeply.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Grind it out. Hanging on just one second longer than your competition makes you the winner.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Ask someone you'd like to know to list five people they would most like to meet. It will tell you a lot about them.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Do your homework and know your facts, but remember it's passion that persuades.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Don't think you can relax yourself to happiness. Happiness comes as a result of doing.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Win without boasting, lose without excuses - internalize your failures and externalize your victories.

Jessica Lange

Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.

Ian Somerhalder

Every life lesson that trickled its way into my being came from a mutually respectful relationship between the environment and my family. We were raised to appreciate the teachings of animals and the untouched magnificence of raw natural beauty. This understanding of our precious and complex ecosystem has carried me throughout every chapter of my life and is a significant column of my identity.

Jake T. Austin

My biggest life lesson is that money cannot buy happiness.

Gillian Anderson

My whole belief system is that our paths are drawn for us. I believe in reincarnation. I believe we're here to learn and grow. We choose how we come into this life based on what it is we have to learn. Some people have harder lessons than others.

J. K. Rowling

'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what you expect to see, Severus.' said Dumbledore.

J. K. Rowling

'It was stupid, thinking it was him, I mean, I knew he was dead' Harry muttered. 'You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself most plainly when you have need of him....You know, Harry, in a way you did see your father last night....You found him inside yourself.'

J. K. Rowling

'It only put me in Gryffindor,' said Harry in a defeated voice, 'because I asked not to go in Slytherin...' 'Exactly' said Dumbledore, beaming once more. 'Which makes you very different from Tom Riddle. It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.'

J. K. Rowling

'You all righ'?' he said gruffly. 'Yeah,' said Harry. 'No, yeh're not,' said Hagrid. 'Of course yeh're not. But yeh will be.'

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be the first to say, "Hello".

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be kinder than necessary.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Believe in love at first sight.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, push your luck.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.