Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

To change ones life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly.

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.

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

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

For the happiest life, days should be rigorously planned, nights left open to chance.

When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.