There is no passion to be found playing small; in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
-Nelson Mandela
Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
-John Adams
We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness.
-Ellen Goodman
you hate your life, while some people dream of having your life.
be grateful.
(via nrlafiah)
The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
awesome.
I think it’s naive to pray for world peace if we’re not going to change the form in which we live.
-Godfrey Reggio
It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.
-Andre Gide
