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

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.

Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.

Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave.

The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.