Quotes about "Life Wisdom"

Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you, and disputed passage with you? ”

I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn't know how to get along without it. ”

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ”

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. ”

I'd say it's been my biggest problem all my life... it's money. It takes a lot of money to make these dreams come true. ”

I have always had the courage for the new things that life sometimes offers. ”

The philosopher proves that the philosopher exists. The poet merely enjoys existence. ”

I led the life of an intellectual up until a certain age. I remember Freud's 'Interpretation of Dreams' was a big favorite when I was 11. It sounded so interesting. And it really was! ”

Having a credible existence in the private sector frees people to be able to be better public servants. You're less concerned with... toeing the party line and more concerned with doing what is right. ”

I'm fortunate enough to be living my dreams and a lot of other peoples' dreams. ”