Famous Quotes & Sayings

Ernest Hemingway

Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bullfighters.

Ernest Hemingway

There are many good fishermen and some great ones. But there is only one you.

Ian Somerhalder

Every life lesson that trickled its way into my being came from a mutually respectful relationship between the environment and my family. We were raised to appreciate the teachings of animals and the untouched magnificence of raw natural beauty. This understanding of our precious and complex ecosystem has carried me throughout every chapter of my life and is a significant column of my identity.

Henry Miller

The man who is intoxicated with life does not pass judgment, does not seek to come to a conclusion, does not impose his message on the world.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is an apprenticeship to the constant renunciations, to the steady failure of our claims, our hopes, our powers, our liberty.

Joseph Smith, Jr.

The important consideration is not how long we can live but how well we can learn the lesson of life, and discharge our duties and obligations to God and to one another.

Kirstie Alley

You're not going to live your life unscathed.

J. K. Rowling

'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what you expect to see, Severus.' said Dumbledore.

J. K. Rowling

'It was stupid, thinking it was him, I mean, I knew he was dead' Harry muttered. 'You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself most plainly when you have need of him....You know, Harry, in a way you did see your father last night....You found him inside yourself.'

J. K. Rowling

'It only put me in Gryffindor,' said Harry in a defeated voice, 'because I asked not to go in Slytherin...' 'Exactly' said Dumbledore, beaming once more. 'Which makes you very different from Tom Riddle. It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.'

J. K. Rowling

'You all righ'?' he said gruffly. 'Yeah,' said Harry. 'No, yeh're not,' said Hagrid. 'Of course yeh're not. But yeh will be.'

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be the first to say, "Hello".

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Be kinder than necessary.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, let your spirit of adventure triumph over your good sense.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Believe in love at first sight.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Every so often, push your luck.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Once a month, go to lunch with someone who knows more about your business than you do.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

After you've work hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Share your knowledge and you become immortal.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Everyone wears an invisible sign that reads "Notice me. Make me feel important."

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Hire people more for their judgment than for their talents.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Celebrate even small victories.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Plant more flowers than you pick

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Strive for excellence, not perfection.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

Jake T. Austin

My biggest life lesson is that money cannot buy happiness.