Certainty is only possible after Death. Life is not certain.
What would you need to become before you die so that you can die complete?
Honey is sweet because we like it. The opposite of anything can be true.
Provide exceptional value upfront, and you will beat the noise.
Do I try this knowing I might fail, or should I stick with what I’m good at and live a comfortable life.
Spring has passed. Summer is gone. Winter is here. And the song I meant to sing remains unsung. I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument.
You’ve got to find what you love. This is as true for work as it is for lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
If today were the last day. Would I want to do what I’m about to do right now?
Nothing hinders a cure as frequent change of medication.
If you’d not have a man flinched before the crisis come; train him before the crisis come.
If you want to make him rich, do not add to his pile of money but subtract from his desires.
Let us think of everything that can happen as something which will happen.
One must not talk to man unless he’s willing to listen.
Living simply is voluntary poverty.
Change the age which you live, and you have too much. But note; in every age, what is enough is enough.
Today’s event is as a result of yesterday’s actions.
And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.
What matters in life is not whether we receive a round of applause; what matters is whether we have the courage to venture forth despite the uncertainty of acclaim.
You can’t do anything tomorrow. You can only wait for tomorrow to become today, and then you are right back where you started.
The magic you’re looking for, is in the work you’re avoiding.
You have survived 100% of your worst days.
if you live off their praise, you’ll die to their criticism.
Be yourself, so people looking for you, can find you.
Do not light yourself on fire to keep others warm.
A ship is safe in the habor, but that’s not what ships are for.