Life Quotes

The big one. What it means, how to live it, and why it's worth the effort.

22520 quotes

W
"Life is a series of choices; regret comes from making none at all."
William Astor
W
"The legacy of a life well-lived is measured in changed hearts, not accumulated things."
William Astor
G
"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans."
George Stephenson
I
"I would rather be ashes than dust."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
I
"I have lived a life of purpose and passion."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
I
"I have lived without regret, pursuing my passions."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
"A man's character is forged in the crucible of his profession."
Matthew Boulton
"The measure of a man is not what he possesses, but what he creates."
Matthew Boulton
J
"Every man is born an original, but most men die copies."
John Wanamaker
J
"Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be."
John Wanamaker
M
"Every moment is an opportunity."
Marshall Field
R
"The formation of the human character is the great object of human existence."
Robert Owen
"In the rhythm of work, we find the rhythm of life."
Jedediah Strutt
F
"Life is what you make it."
Frank Woolworth
F
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Frank Woolworth
M
"Life in business teaches that persistence matters more than perfection."
Marshall Field
I
"A life spent in the pursuit of excellence is never wasted."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J
"My idea is to so conduct the business of life as to derive the greatest possible benefit."
James Cash Penney
J
"The art of living is to live simply."
James Cash Penney
J
"Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger."
James Cash Penney
J
"Your worth is not determined by your wealth."
James Cash Penney
J
"The measure of a life is not its duration, but its donation."
James Cash Penney
J
"Life is too short to sell cheap merchandise."
John Wanamaker
"A man's legacy lies not in his wealth, but in the usefulness of what he leaves behind."
Jedediah Strutt
F
"A life well-lived is a life that has added value to others."
Frank Woolworth
I
"Life is too short to build mediocre bridges—physical or metaphorical."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J
"Growth is the only evidence of life."
James Cash Penney
J
"Life is a series of choices; choose carefully."
James Cash Penney
H
"Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be."
Harvey Firestone
H
"A man is not measured by the money he makes, but by the difference he makes in people's lives."
Harvey Firestone