Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of breathing or walking on a bright morning read more

Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of breathing or walking on a bright morning and smelling the fresh air, is not worth all the suffering and effort which life implies.

Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.

Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.

To have courage for whatever comes in life - everything lies in that.

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.
[It., Spesso e da forte,
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Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.
[It., Spesso e da forte,
Piu che il morire, il vivere.]

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and read more

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort.

Life is like playing a violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

Life is like playing a violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

The art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing. The main thing is to stand firm read more

The art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing. The main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unseen attack.