Maybe you judge what you leave behind by what you inspire in other people.
Socrates learned to dance when he was seventy because he felt that an essential part of himself had been neglected.
On Hallowe’en the thing you must do is pretend that nothing can frighten you. And if somethin’ scares you and you want to run, just let on like it’s Hallowe’en fun.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.
We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.