“… we are reminded that in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame—but rather, how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of other people better.” — Barack Obama Source: from a speech given at… Continue reading Barack Obama Quote
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Bessie Anderson Stanley Quote
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or… Continue reading Bessie Anderson Stanley Quote
Jane Austen Quote
“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.” — Jane Austen Source: 1813 book Pride and Prejudice Ch. 3
Jane Austen Quote
“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” — Jane Austen Source: 1818 book Northanger Abbey Ch. 4
Jane Austen Quote
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” — Jane Austen Source: 1818 book Northanger Abbey (Isabella Thorpe, Ch. 6)
Jane Austen Quote
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” — Jane Austen Source: 1815 book Emma (Mr. Knightley, Ch. 8)
Jane Austen Quote
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” — Jane Austen Source: 1815 book Emma, (Emma Woodhouse, Ch. 8)
Oscar Wilde Quote
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance …” — Oscar Wilde Source: An Ideal Husband, Act 3, 1894 (Lord Goring)