Let us read and let us dance — two amusements that will never do any harm to the world.
Voltaire
We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.
Einstein
A scientist knows more & more about less & less till he knows everything about nothing while a philosopher knows less & less about more & more till he knows nothing about everything.
Unknown
Let’s try and avoid death in small doses, reminding oneself that being alive requires an effort far greater than the simple fact of breathing.
Only a burning patience will lead to the attainment of a splendid happiness.
From Die Slowly by Pablo Neruda
Sometimes, fate has a cruel way of putting things together. Maybe it’s better if people just give up when there’s no point in fighting for something anymore. When the ship has finally sailed, only a fool would go after it when it’s already miles away. But sometimes, it’s a lot better to be a fool to go after what we want and need, rather than to regret everything in the end because we never even tried.
Captain Jack Sparrow
When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
Unknown
The hidden hand of the market will never work without a hidden fist.
Thomas Friedman
Be remarkable.
Seth Godin