I wanted to achieve something essential in life, something that is not measured by money or position in society. The mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambitions to achieve. They are my cathedrals, the houses of my religion. In the mountains I attempt to understand my life. They are the way I practice my religion. In the mountains I celebrate creation, on each journey I am reborn. —Anatoli Boukreev More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Mr. Klamp laid down the law. No tardiness, no talking above 40 decibels, no untied shoelaces, no visible undergarments, no eating, no chewing gum, no chewing tobacco, no chewing betel nuts, no chewing coca leaves, no chewing out students (unless Mr. Klamp was doing the chewing out), no chewing out teachers (unless ditto), no unnecessary displays of temper (unless ditto), no unnecessary displays of affection (no exceptions), no pets over one ounce or under one ton, and no singing, except in Bulgarian. I began to think Mr Klamp wouldn't be so bad.. —Polly Shulman More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye. —Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley More about this quote Tags: purpose soul calmness Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance. —Steve Jobs More about this quote Tags: success perseverance entrepreneurship Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. —Jane Austen More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves. —Joseph P. Thompson More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination. —Roy M. Goodman More about this quote Tags: happiness travel means Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Isn't it fascinating how long a few minutes seem when you are completely alone with not a familiar face in sight? —Kirby Larson More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game. —Voltaire More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
The things you learn in maturity aren't simple things such as acquiring information and skills. You learn not to engage in self-destructive behavior. You learn not to burn up energy in anxiety. You discover how to manage your tensions. You learn that self-pity and resentment are among the most toxic of drugs. You find that the world loves talent but pays off on character. —John Gardner More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guys pocket on an airplane and made a run for it. —Rodney Dangerfield More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
People rise to the occasion without hesitation when they feel inspired and challenged. —Lorii Myers More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
The best way to teach your kids about taxes is by eating 30 percent of their ice cream. —Bill Murray More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law. —Japanese proverb More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email
Suicidal glory is the luxury of the irresponsible. We're not giving up. We're waiting for a better opportunity to win. —Lois McMaster Bujold More about this quote Tags: opportunity glory luxury Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email