Life quotes

“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” Michelle Obama

“For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.” Michelle Obama

“And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them.” Michelle Obama

“I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.” Michelle Obama

“I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend. And I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.” Michelle Obama

“And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life - each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.” Michelle Obama

“Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as the First Lady of the United States of America and you just getting through school, I want you to know we have very much in common. For nothing in my life ever would have predicted that I would be standing here as the first African-American First Lady.” Michelle Obama

“I like to talk about my obsession with french fries because I don't want people to think that 'Let's Move' is about complete, utter deprivation. It's about moderation and real-life changes and ideas that really work for families.” Michelle Obama

“At the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as president, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.” Michelle Obama

“Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life.” Joel Osteen

“You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Joel Osteen

“Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.” Joel Osteen

“I think Bible principles are principles for life.” Joel Osteen

“Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith.” Joel Osteen

“I don't believe we are supposed to go through life defeated and not having enough money to pay our bills or send our kids to college.” Joel Osteen

“I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.” Joel Osteen

“If you like small government you need to work hard at having a strong national defense that is not so militant. Personal liberty is the purpose of government, to protect liberty - not to run your personal life, not to run the economy, and not to pretend that we can tell the world how they ought to live.” Ron Paul

“I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas.” Ron Paul

“If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton

“I do remember how it was to be poor. I do remember that in my early years, we had to grow and raise all of our food, even our animals. And I remember in my early life, we didn't even have electricity. So it was very, very hard times then.” Dolly Parton

“I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.” Dolly Parton

“My life has been very full.” Dolly Parton

“Between us and heaven or hell there is only life, which is the frailest thing in the world.” Blaise Pascal

“One must know oneself. If this does not serve to discover truth, it at least serves as a rule of life and there is nothing better.” Blaise Pascal

“If you knew that your life was merely a phase or short, short segment of your entire existence, how would you live? Knowing nothing 'real' was at risk, what would you do? You'd live a gigantic, bold, fun, dazzling life. You know you would. That's what the ghosts want us to do - all the exciting things they no longer can.” Chuck Palahniuk

“I wanted to write about the moment when your addictions no longer hide the truth from you. When your whole life breaks down. That's the moment when you have to somehow choose what your life is going to be about.” Chuck Palahniuk

“You are not a beautiful, unique snowflake... This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time.” Chuck Palahniuk

“Your birth is a mistake you'll spend your whole life trying to correct.” Chuck Palahniuk

“The lower you fall, the higher you'll fly.” Chuck Palahniuk

“The world of American politics is more contentious than it has ever been in my lifetime.” Chuck Palahniuk