Life Quotes
Quotes about life offer advice, wisdom, and a few laughs. They cover topics such as love, family, friendship, faith, and inspiration, providing perspectives from notable authors, artists, musicians, educators, activists, and public figures.
 
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Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.
Albert Camus— Generally attributed to Albert Camus (1913-1960).
You can't fall if you don't climb. But there's no joy in living your whole life on the ground.
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If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.
Albert Einstein— As quoted by Ernst Straus in Einstein: A Centenary Volume by A.P. French (1980, pg. 32).
It's your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.
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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
Albert Einstein— Letter to his son Eduard (5 February 1930), as quoted in Walter Isaacson, Einstein: His Life and Universe (2007, p. 367)
Thousands of candles can be lighted by a single candle, and the life the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha— A paraphrase of Section 10 of the Sutra of 42 Sections, a Chinese text.
Rain is grace; rain is the sky condescending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.
john updike— Self-Consciousness: Memoirs, Chapter 1 (1989)
The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.
Abraham Lincoln— Letter to Joseph Gillespie (July 13, 1849).
If a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live.
Martin Luther King Jr.— Speech in Detroit, 23 June 1963.
I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.
Albert Einstein— Treasury Of Spiritual Wisdom: A Collection Of 10,000 Powerful Quotations For Transforming (30 January 2003), p.433
It takes courage to believe that the best is yet to come.
Robin Roberts— Source: Twitter via Oprah Winfrey
I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.
walt disney
Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.
rosa parks— Quoted in "The Meaning of Life: Reflections in Words and Pictures on Why We Are Here," from Life Magazine (1991)
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
Martin Luther King Jr.— Strength to Love (1963), Last paragraph of section III of Antidotes for fear, page 122.
Finding the perfect quotations relating to life requires spending some time thinking about the message you want to convey. Are you looking for a quote that makes you giggle or one that's more sentimental and loving in nature? Do you like quotes that offer actionable tips for success or do you prefer quotes that are inspiring anecdotes or witty observations?
The phrasing of a quote often matters just as much as its message. Life quotes can be any length, but shorter quotations tend to be more memorable. Alliteration and repetition are also used in many of the most popular sayings about how we live our lives. Consider the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, "Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it." The simple sentence structure and repetition of the "H" and "L" sounds are pleasing to the ear, while the message is one that applies to a wide range of life experiences.
Sharing your favorite quotes about enjoying life together can be a great way to build a closer bond with friends and family. Add a funny or sage quote to a card, email, or text to let the people close to you know you’re thinking of them. Pair quotes with special photos to create a customized keepsake scrapbook. Get creative and you'll find that there are endless ways to make your favorite quotes part of your daily life and help you handle anything it throws at you.
