Life admits not of delays; when pleasure can be had, it is fit to catch it. Every hour takes away part of the things that please us, and perhaps part of our disposition to be pleased.

I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.

If I had to define life in a word, it would be: Life is creation.

I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.

There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.

Anyone can make money. Making a life worth living, now that's the real test.

The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.

The only way to live, is knowing you’re going to die. If you're afraid to die, you'll never be able to live.

Pain is certain, suffering is optional.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.

Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

Hold every moment sacred. Give each clarity and meaning, each the weight of thine awareness, each its true and due fulfillment.

The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that.

There is only one time that is important—now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power.

Either you run the day, or the day runs you.

The greatest remedy for anger is delay.

If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present...gratefully.

I think it’s important to realize that you can miss something, but not want it back.