Douglas Coupland

Novelist Canadian Born 1961 (age 65)

Canadian writer known for Generation X.

390 quotes

"I believe in the power of small gestures."
Kindness
"Your body is just your body."
Health
"The most creative people usually have a good sense of humor."
Humor
"I think we're all a little bit insane."
Philosophy
"Life is just a bunch of moments strung together."
Life
"You can't go back and change the past."
Time
"Dreams are important but so is actually making them happen."
Dreams
"The people you surround yourself with matter more than anything."
Relationships
"Freedom is something you have to fight for."
Freedom
"I believe in the importance of silence."
Solitude
"Your perspective is everything."
Wisdom
"Art is what makes life worth living."
Art
"Science will eventually explain everything we don't understand."
Science
"Music is the universal language."
Music
"Faith is something deeply personal."
Faith
"Leadership is about making people want to follow you."
Leadership
"Work is what gives life structure."
Work
"Adventure waits for those willing to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool, not a solution."
Technology
"History teaches us about ourselves."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom."
Philosophy
"Literature captures the human experience."
Literature
"Politics shapes our world."
Politics
"War is never the answer."
Peace
"Motivation comes from within."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes when you least expect it."
Inspiration
"Relationships require constant work."
Relationships
"Solitude is necessary for the soul."
Solitude
"The beauty of life is in its simplicity."
Beauty