Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers.

Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers.

Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, read more

Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and almost never leave. Our lives are measured by those.

The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.

The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

Clay lies still but blood's a rover; Breath's a ware that will not keep. Up, lad; when the journey's over read more

Clay lies still but blood's a rover; Breath's a ware that will not keep. Up, lad; when the journey's over There'll be time enough for sleep.

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.

I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.

The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.

Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.

Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.

The World's a bubble, and the Life of Man less than a span:
In his conception wretched, from the read more

The World's a bubble, and the Life of Man less than a span:
In his conception wretched, from the womb so to the tomb.
Curst from his cradle, and brought up to years with cares and
fears.
Who then to frail mortality shall trust,
But limns the water, or but writes in dust.