We never live; we are always in the expectation of living.
-Voltaire
Quotations
Life
The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware. Joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.
-Henry Miller
When life is viewed as good, a bad day is easily absorbed.
-Neil Maxwell
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
-Dalai Lama
You ask: What is the meaning or purpose of life? I can only answer with another question: Do you think we are wise enough to read God's mind?
-Freeman Dyson
"The Meaning of Life"
There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.
-Maya Angelou
A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.
-Kurt Vonnegut
"The Sirens of Titan"
That best portion of a man's life; his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
-William Wordsworth
It's good to do uncomfortable things. It's weight training for life.
-Anne Lamott
"Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith"
Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.
-William Goldman
"The Princess Bride"
