Words to Live By

No matter where we are or how we live, life goes on. Some may say “YOLO, so enjoy every minute of your life to the max!”, and others may argue “Do your best in whatever you do and search for great cause beyond your ken in life. Do not waste your life being irresponsible”. Some may be purse-proud and focusing only on their own prosperity throughout their lives, and others may uphold philanthropic spirit. Some may have sleepless nights due to carking anxiety or doubts, and others may be interested in merrymaking all the time and not care about anything in the world. Which modus vivendi belongs to you? his week, I would like to share some golden words to live by.

(source from https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/life)

Expressions

YOLO: (phrase) You Only Live Once

ken: (noun) Understanding or cognizance; mental perception

purse-proud: (adjective) proud of one's wealth, especially in an arrogant or showy manner

philanthropic: (adjective) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent.

carking: (adjective) causing distress or worry

merrymaking: (noun) the process of enjoying oneself with others, especially by dancing and drinking.

modus vivendi: (phrase) way of living

  1.   “We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” …… Joseph Campbell

  2.   “There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.”………….. William Barclay

  3.   “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”……. Buddha

  4.   “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”………. Albert Einstein

  5.   “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”……….Maya Angelou

  6.   “To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.”……….. Reba McEntire

  7.   “God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”………. Voltaire

  8.   “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”…… John Dewey

  9.   “Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”………..Steve Jobs

  10. “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”…….George Bernard Shaw

  11.    Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”……….. Confucius

  12.     “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”………….. Pablo Picasso

  13.  “The greatest pleasure of life is love.”………… Euripides

  14.  “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”………… Winston Churchill