“I won't tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world's voice, or the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much. But there are moments when one has to choose between living one's own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. You have that moment now. Choose!” ― Oscar Wilde

Sometimes, you just have to enjoy life and dream big
 

A goal is a dream with a deadline.--Napoleon Hill

A friend told me each morning we get up we must decide whether we're going to save or savor the world. I don't think that's the decision. I don't think it's an either-or, save or savor. We have to do both, save and savor the world.

-Kate Clinton

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." - Epictetus

"Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door." - Kyle Chandler

"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself." - Mark Caine

Only an artist can interpret the meaning of life. --Novalis

"Life's short. Anything could happen, and it usually does, so there is no point in sitting around thinking about all the ifs, ands and buts."

L.O.V.E.
 

"What I know now is that comparing ourselves to others is an act of self-violence, as is living up to the expectation of others or not listening to your gut. These acts are about other people. These acts are all about external validation. Power is you. Power is standing up as your true self."

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon

“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing
can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel
that there is something in them
To look at the sunny side of everything
and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others
as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times
and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself
that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear,
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world,
not in loud words but great deeds.
To live in faith that the whole world is on your side
so long as you are true to the best that is in you.”

― Christian D. Larson