Life Quotes

Collection of phrases and quotes about life.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to the Earth. But all he has to do is sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Throughout most of history, man has had to struggle against nature to survive; in this century, he begins to realize that, to survive, he must protect it.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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A lazy person is like a clock without hands, being useless whether it's moving or standing still.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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Avoid desperate decisions; the darkest day will pass if you have the courage to live until the next day.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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Following stupid precedents and blinking with both eyes is easier than thinking.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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The knowledge is proud of how much it has learned; wisdom is humble because it doesn't know more.

Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce

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Thought is the full truth that encompasses all moments, including error.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

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The day man realizes his deep mistakes, the progress of science would have ended.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

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I was taught that the path of progress is neither quick nor easy.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

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You can't expect to build a better world without improving the people.

Alfred d' Houdetot

Alfred d' Houdetot

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Experience is as useful as a lottery ticket after the draw.