12. «You must be the change you want to see in the world». Mahatma Gandhi
In this quote, the pacifist leader challenges us to take ownership of the world we live in and actively contribute to improving society by embodying the qualities and values we wish to see in the world.
13. «Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.» John Lennon
Although it is important to set goals and make plans, we must also be open to the unpredictable and embrace the richness of the unplanned moments and surprises that life has in store for us.
14. «Don’t let your happiness depend on something you can lose.» C.S. Lewis
Happiness should not depend on external conditions, since these can change. True happiness must come from within, from our attitude, values and inner satisfaction.
15. «It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.». Andre Gide
Being authentic and true to your own beliefs and values is more important and satisfying than pretending to be someone you are not just to gain the love or approval of others.
16. «The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you can’t fly forever.» J.M. Barrie (“Peter Pan«)
The author of Peter Pan With this phrase, he encourages us to have faith in our abilities, maintain a positive mentality and believe in the possibility of achieving our goals. Doubt and negativity can self-sabotage us, while believing in ourselves can be a force that propels us forward.
17. «Only with the heart can one see well; what is essential is invisible to the eyes.» Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (“The Little Prince”)
This famous phrase The Little Princea work full of reflections for life, reminds us of the importance of looking beyond the surface, using the heart and emotions to understand the true essence of people and things.
18. «Sometimes weak and pale, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human». Tahereh Mafi
Just like the phases of the moon, our lives are marked by cycles of strength and vulnerability. Understanding this can help us accept the natural fluctuations of our own experiences.
19. «Living is the strangest thing in the world. Most people just exist, that’s all.» Oscar Wilde
Why not free ourselves from a passive, unsatisfying existence and actively embrace life with all its beauty, challenges and opportunities? Living means experimenting with intention, passion and enthusiasm.
20. «Don’t go where the path takes you, go where there is no path and leave your mark.» Ralph Waldo Emerson
The American poet and philosopher encourages us to have the courage to follow and defend our convictions, to think independently, be innovative, and leave a lasting legacy by venturing into uncharted territories, both figuratively and literally.
21. «Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale». Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen points out that, just like the stories he wrote and for which he is so famous, life is full of beauty and charm, and encourages us to appreciate the magic in our personal stories.
22. «Life is a flower whose honey is love.» Victor Hugo
Love (towards a partner, family, friends and all the beings with whom we share existence) is a precious element that enriches life, making what we experience even more meaningful and satisfying.
23. «Life must be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in the face of certain defeat». Ralph Ellison
This quote encourages us to live life with an open heart, accepting its uncertainties and challenges, and reminds us that true humanity is manifested in our ability to persist in the face of adversity.
24. «You can’t find peace by avoiding life». Virginia Woolf
Inner peace is not found by escaping or avoiding life’s difficulties, but by accepting its complexities and finding the strength and resilience to face its challenges.
25. «All your life you will be faced with a choice. You can choose love or hate… I choose love.» Johnny Cash
Our attitudes and outlook on life are shaped by the decisions we make, and choosing love can lead us to a fuller, more positive existence.
26. «Looking closely, life is a tragedy, but seen from afar, it seems like a comedy.» Charles Chaplin
Perspective is essential in shaping our emotional responses to life.