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Bertolt BrechtAll artforms are in the service of the greatest of all arts: the art of living.

—  Bertolt Brecht, 1898-1956, German writer

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Ludwig WittgensteinI don't know why we are here, but I'm pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves.

—  Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1889-1951, Austrian philosopher

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Wolfgang GoetheRemember to live.

—  Wolfgang Goethe, 1749-1832, German poet & philosopher

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love.

—  H. Jackson Brown, Jr., 1940-2021, American self-help writer

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Frank SinatraYou only live once, and the way I live, once is enough.

—  Frank Sinatra, 1915-1998, American singer

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Ayn RandThe purpose of morality is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live.

—  Ayn Rand, 1905-1982, American writer & philosopher

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

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

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Jean-Paul SartreLife begins on the other side of despair.

—  Jean-Paul Sartre, 1905-1980, French philosopher

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Albert EinsteinIf you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.

—  Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-Jewish physicist

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Aldοus HuxleyBut I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.

—  Aldοus Huxley, 1894-1963, English writer

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Robert Louis StevensonThat man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.

—  Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894, Scottish writer

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Stephen KingEither get busy living or get busy dying.

—  Stephen King, 1947-, American author of horror & fantasy fiction

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George SantayanaThere is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

—  George Santayana, 1863-1952, Spanish-American philosopher

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Winston ChurchillWhen I hear a man say that his childhood was the happiest time of his life, I think (puff) my friend, you have had a pretty poor life.

—  Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, British Prime Minister, Nobel 1953

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Khalil GibranTo be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction, is to live twice.

—  Khalil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese-American poet & philosopher

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Helen RowlandThe follies which a man regrets most, in his life, are those he didn't commit when he had the opportunity.

—  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950, American journalist & humorist

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Samuel JohnsonI have already enjoyed too much; give me something to desire.

—  Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English writer

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Gustave FlaubertThe writer must wade into life as into the sea, but only up to the navel.

—  Gustave Flaubert, 1821-1880, French writer

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James BarrieTo live will be an awfully big adventure.

—  James Barrie, 1860-1937, English writer

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Vladimir NabokovIn order to enjoy life, we should not enjoy it too much.

—  Vladimir Nabokov, 1899-1977, Russian-American writer

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Samuel JohnsonThe only end of writing is to enable readers better to enjoy life or better to endure it.

—  Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English writer

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Paul CarvelLiving intensely doesn't mean living every day as if it were your last, but as if it were your first.

—  Paul Carvel, 1964-, Belgian author of maxims

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Anais NinLife is so fluid that one can only hope to capture the living moment, to capture it alive and fresh without destroying that moment.

—  Anais Nin, 1903-1977, French writer

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Cesare PaveseThe richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.

—  Cesare Pavese, 1908-1950, Italian writer

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Kin HubbardFun is like life insurance; the older you get, the more it costs.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

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Bertrand RussellThe good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

—  Bertrand Russell, 1872-1970, British philosopher

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Franz KafkaHe is terribly afraid of dying because he hasn’t yet lived.

—  Franz Kafka, 1883-1924, Bohemian writer

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Joseph JoubertThere are certain people to whom one must advise craziness.

—  Joseph Joubert, 1754-1824, French author of maxims

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Oliver W. Holmes Sr.Death tugs at my ear and says, “Live. I am coming”.

—  Oliver W. Holmes Sr., 1809-1894, American writer

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Remy de GourmontLife is a series of sensations connected to different states of consciousness.

—  Remy de Gourmont, 1858-1915, French poet

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Jean de La BruyèreThe spendthrift robs his heirs, the miser robs himself.

—  Jean de La Bruyère, 1645-1696, French writer

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Coco ChanelYou live but once; you might as well have fun.

—  Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, French fashion designer

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Joseph CampbellI don't believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.

—  Joseph Campbell, 1904-1987, American academic

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Henry de MontherlantLife becomes a delicious thing, as soon as you decide not to take it seriously anymore.

—  Henry de Montherlant, 1895-1972, French writer

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Erica JongThe trick is not how much pain you feel – but how much joy you feel. Any idiot can feel pain. Life is full of excuses to feel pain, excuses not to live, excuses, excuses, excuses.

—  Erica Jong, 1942-, American writer

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D. H. LawrenceLife is ours to be spent, not to be saved.

—  D. H. Lawrence, 1885-1930, British writer

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D. H. LawrenceA woman has to live her life, or live to repent not having lived it.

—  D. H. Lawrence, 1885-1930, British writer

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Henry MillerThe frantic desire to Live, to live at any cost, is not a result of the life rhythm in us, but of the death rhythm.

—  Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American writer

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Henry MillerThe aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.

—  Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American writer

     (Tropic of Capricorn, 1939)

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Frank ZappaIt's better to have something to remember than anything to regret.

—  Frank Zappa, 1940-1993, American musician

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Douglas AdamsAlways expecting this and expecting that. May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment.

—  Douglas Adams, 1952-2001, British Sci-Fi writer

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Dale CarnegieThe world is filled with interesting things to do. Don't lead a dull life in such a thrilling world.

—  Dale Carnegie, 1888-1955, American self-help writer

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Søren KierkegaardThe highest and most beautiful things in life are not to be heard about, nor read about, nor seen but, if one will, are to be lived.

—  Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish philosopher

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Lou Andreas-SaloméBelieve me, the world won't give you any gifts. If you want to have a life, steal it.

—  Lou Andreas-Salomé, 1861-1937, Russian-German writer & psychoanalyst

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Marty RubinSeize the day, then let it go.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

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Marty RubinDrink freely the wine life offers you and don’t worry how much you spill.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

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Marty RubinDon't stare out the window; run through the fields.

—  Marty Rubin, 1930-1994, Canadian gay activist, author & journalist

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P.J. O’ RourkeSome people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.

—  P.J. O’ Rourke, 1947-2022, American columnist & writer

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P.J. O’ RourkeIt's better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money.

—  P.J. O’ Rourke, 1947-2022, American columnist & writer

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Marilyn MonroeWe should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.

—  Marilyn Monroe, 1926-1962, American actress

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George HerbertHe that gains well and spends well needs no count book.

—  George Herbert, 1593-1633, Welsh poet

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Francis Scott FitzgeraldWell, I can't describe her exactly-except to say that she was beautiful. She was-tremendously alive.

—  Francis Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, American writer

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Francis Scott FitzgeraldHer philosophy is carpe diem for herself and laissez faire for others.

—  Francis Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, American writer

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Francis Scott FitzgeraldI was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.

—  Francis Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940, American writer

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Susan SontagI must change my life so that I can live it, not wait for it.

—  Susan Sontag, 1933-2004, American writer, critic, activist

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Joseph ConradThe question is not how to get cured, but how to live.

—  Joseph Conrad, 1857-1924, British-Polish writer

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Anais NinWe write to taste life twice, in the moment, and in retrospection.

—  Anais Nin, 1903-1977, French writer

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Anais NinI love the abstract, delicate, profound, vague, voluptuously wordless sensation of living ecstatically.

—  Anais Nin, 1903-1977, French writer

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Franz KafkaWe are sinful not merely because we have eaten of the Tree of Knowledge, but also because we have not yet eaten of the Tree of Life.

—  Franz Kafka, 1883-1924, Bohemian writer

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Latin Quotes

special sourceRemember to live.

Vivere memento.

—  Sundial motto

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Latin phraseWhile we live, let us live!

Dum vivimus, vivamus!

—  Latin phrase

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Latin phraseHe lives twice who lives well.

Bis vivit qui bene vivit.

—  Latin phrase

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Quotes in Verse

HoraceEnjoy the present smiling hour,
And put it out of Fortune's power.

—  Horace, 65-8 BC, Roman poet

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Alfred TennysonI cannot rest from travel; I will drink Life to the lees.

—  Alfred Tennyson, 1809-1892, English poet

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Omar KhayyamNow is the time for wine, flowers, and feasting with friends.
Enjoy this moment. This moment is your life.

—  Omar Khayyam, 1048-1131, Persia poet & polymath

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Funny Quotes

W.C. FieldsI spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted.

—  W.C. Fields, 1880-1946, American actor & writer

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Ancient Greek

DemocritusFools live without enjoying life.

Ανοήμονες βιούσι ου τερπόμενοι βιούν.

—  Democritus, 470-370 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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DemocritusFools desire longevity without enjoying longevity.

Ανοήμονες δηναιότητος ορέγονται ου τερπόμενοι δηναιότητι.

—  Democritus, 470-370 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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EuripidesIndulge yourself, drink, consider the day-to-day life and leave the rest to chance.

Εύφραινε σαυτόν, πίνε, τον καθ’ ημέραν βίον λογίζου σον, τα δ’ άλλα της τύχης.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian ‐ Alcestis

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HerodotusIf a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.

Ει εθέλοι κατεσπουδάσθαι αιεί μηδέ ες παιγνίην το μέρος εωυτόν ανιέναι, λάθοι αν ήτοι μανείς ή ό γε απόπληκτος γενόμενος.

—  Herodotus, 480-420 BC, Ancient Greek historian, the “ father of History”

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PlatoOne should not value living with many possessions, but living well.

Ου το ζην περί πλείστου ποιητέον, αλλά το ευ ζην.

—  Plato, 427-347 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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MenanderWe live recklessly, expecting not to die.

Ζώμεν αλογίστως προσδοκούντες μη θανείν.

—  Menander, 4th cent. BC, Ancient Greek dramatist (New Comedy)

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PlatoWhat is valuable is not to live for more, but to live well.

Ου το ζην περί πλείστου ποιητέον, αλλά το ευ ζην.

—  Plato, 427-347 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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