Life Quotes
The big one. What it means, how to live it, and why it's worth the effort.
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"We are not defined by our circumstances, but by our choices within them."John French
"A man's legacy is measured by his deeds, not his words."Alfred von Schlieffen
"The wheel of fortune turns for all men equally."Alfred von Schlieffen
"The harmony of life depends on balance."Alfred von Schlieffen
"In sorrow, we find the depth of our humanity."Alfred von Schlieffen
"I believe that any man's life is full of interesting things if one only digs deep enough."Erwin Rommel
"Life is short, and we should spend it doing what we believe in."William Tecumseh Sherman
"Life's purpose is to leave the world better."William Tecumseh Sherman
"The span of human life is short; use it for something that endures."Helmuth von Moltke
"What we do becomes our legacy; what we say is merely noise."Helmuth von Moltke
"Life is a hard fight, a struggle, a wrestling with the principle of evil."Robert E. Lee
"A man's reputation is the sum of his daily actions over time."William Tecumseh Sherman
"A man should do his duty without complaint or praise-seeking."William Tecumseh Sherman
"I have no ambition beyond serving my country faithfully."William Tecumseh Sherman
"The great prize of life is not in the destination, but in the steadiness of purpose along the way."Edmund Allenby
"A life well-lived is not measured in years, but in the quality of impact upon others."Edmund Allenby
"The art of living is to live as a gentleman."Arthur Wellesley
"A man's legacy is determined by his actions, not his words."Helmuth von Moltke
"A man's destiny is often determined by the circumstances of his birth."Napoléon III
"The greatest tragedy is a life unlived."Napoléon III
"Life is a series of choices; choose wisely."Napoléon III
"The noblest of all lives is one spent in service to others."Robert E. Lee
"A life lived in pursuit of honor is a life well lived."Robert E. Lee
"All that American citizens care for is to have a quiet life and make a living."William Tecumseh Sherman
"I am of the opinion that our time in this world is an opportunity."William Tecumseh Sherman
"The legacy of a life is measured by its impact on others."William Tecumseh Sherman
"I feel as if I am just beginning to live."Horatio Nelson
"Life is too short to be little."Horatio Nelson
"In life we rarely know what we really desire till we have lost it."Horatio Nelson
"One must approach life with both humility and resolve."Robert E. Lee