Life Is What You Make It
This is just a collection of quotes that I like. Enjoy!
We were not born critical of existing society. There was a moment in our lives (or a month, or a year) when certain facts appeared before us, startled us, and then caused us to question beliefs that were strongly fixed in our consciousness-embedded there by years of family prejudices, orthodox schooling, imbibing of newspapers, radio, and television. This would seem to lead to a simple conclusion: that we all have an enormous responsibility to bring to the attention of others information they do not have, which has the potential of causing them to rethink long-held ideas.
— Howard Zinn, 2005
The key to happiness is much simpler than most people think. Surround yourself with those you love, and make the time to make them happy. Those who follow the Jewish faith call it ‘mitzvot,’ and I can’t think of a better term for it. Be happy by making other people happy — it’s the most genuine happiness you’ll experience.
– Matt Diamondstone
Some say it takes age to gather experience. I choose to believe that experience is something that one can work for, something one can find, and something that can just happen. Be spontaneous, be happy, and love.
– Matt Diamondstone
Only this moment is life.
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Matter flows from place to place and momentarily comes together to be you. Some people find that thought disturbing, I find the reality thrilling.
– Richard Dawkins
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’, but ‘That’s funny…’
– Isaac Asimov
Whenever you’re called on to make up your mind / and you’re hampered by not having any / the best way to solve the dilemma, you’ll find / is simply by spinning a penny. No – not so that chance shall decide the affair / while you’re passively standing there moping / but the moment the penny is up in the air / you suddenly know what you’re hoping.
– Unknown
If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
– Lewis Carroll
I’m sick of just liking people. I wish to God I could meet somebody I could respect.
– J.D. Salinger