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“We live in a world where you could go for the rest of your life never reading a book — after school. And that to me is a sad fate ... because books hold so much.”
Meg Wolitzer (born 1959) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (interview February 8, 2016, quote at 3:53 of 4:44)
“One thing I know people will say to me is ‘Are you suggesting we go back to being hunter-gatherers?’” “That of course is an inane idea,” Ishmael said. “The Leaver life-style isn’t about hunting and gathering, it’s about letting the rest of the community live—and agriculturalists can do that as well as hunter-gatherers.”
Daniel Quinn (1935–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Step to the side or to the back. Allow the people for whom this is life and death to take the lead. We all live on this planet, need each other’s support.”
Akosua Adomako Ampofo wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You have so many years to live and so if you think that just going to school and finishing is all that you need, then you have a problem because there is so much that happens in life through everybody that if you don't learn from them, you have a serious problem. That is what molds your character, thinking process, relationship with people and so on.”
Florence Dolphyne (born 1938) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Re-commit, with me, to the cause of equality between men and women. Re-commit, with me, to the cause of ending deaths in child birth. Re-commit, with me, to making sure that every disabled child can live as independent and productive a life as they are capable.”
Margaret Kenyatta (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women should remember they are individuals in their own right. They are not appendices of men. You can only improve your life, if you know your value. Society has for too long conditioned women to see themselves as secondary that they can only live in the shadow of men, which is not the case.”
Joy Kwesiga (born 1943) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The beauty of Catholicism,” he had pontificated to his grandson, “is that even if you spent your entire life sinning, you can die moments after repenting and still get into Heaven. So live it up, Fulgencio. Just don’t let death catch you by surprise.”
“I sacrifice much time to make sure I balance each and every activity. I live a normal life outside the ring, just like any other person. Like a police officer while on duty and off duty.”
Faith Ogallo (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to let them know it is not death that a person should fear, but they should fear never stepping out to live. Death is not the biggest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us when we’re still alive.”
Esther Akoth (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I’m a woman boss with a voice, dreams, stories to tell and the ability to tell them. My motivation is that I’m blessed with a gift and because of that, I get to walk and live my life with a purpose.”
Kuukua Eshun (born 1994) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kuukua Eshun, an extraordinary creative mind", Chris Koney’s column (May 1, 2021)
“I try to shun all sorts of fear because, like I said, I don’t joke with my spirituality as a person, and biblically speaking, when you fear, you attract it...so I live a very happy life, and fear is not something I entertain.”
Sammy Gyamfi (born 1989) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Favour Adeaga, "Sammy Gyamfi biography: age, early life, education, wife, latest", Yen, 28 November 2022
“Celebrating Easter, we must live a life of love and service of neighbour.”
Paul Ri Moun-hi (1935–2021) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Imbuing politics with the Gospel values: a duty for Christians in the 3rd millennium - Catholic Bishops of Korea issue message in view of general elections on 15 April (14 April 2004) Fides News Agency
“Would God be concerned with saving a soul, only to have that reborn person live in an impoverished and unhealthy environment? Salvation is a word that means "wholeness." Christ claimed that he came so that everyone might have life more abundantly. Christ's salvation includes the wholeness of the creature and the creation.”
Robert H. Meneilly (1925–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The body is a small universe, manifesting from the big universe, where the spirit (ruha) and soul (neshma) flow from the Creator and make the human who live in his prison (the physical body) in this world, until they get liberated through the knowledge of life.”
Khaldoon Majid Abdullah (born 1963) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Nashmi, Yuhana (2020). 100 Souls 100 Stories 100 Tiles. Neshmart Pty LTD. . p. 217.
“When you go to certain schools and live a certain life, you’re going to have blind spots. Kelz helps me identify my own blind spots”
Lesego Tlhabi (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don’t live my life for other people.”
Tracee Ellis Ross (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Always being negative about the beautiful and fun union. Chill jor; it's not that serious! Live life! You deserve to be happy! Avoid those negative/clueless preachers. Listen to people with positive marriage results! It's not serious like that I beg! Don't lose yourself!”
Kafui Danku (born 1982) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Avoid clueless preachers, marriage is not serious like that - Kafui Danku, Ghana Web, 11 November 2022.
“Let philosophers argue over why life works as it does. Our duty is to focus on how we live it. The choices we make and to be mindful of the consequences of our choices.”
Wendy Yvonne Nomathemba Luhabe (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All my life, I have dreamt one day I would climb international stages and showcase my talents on behalf of Ghanaians to the world. I say to all Africans, in whatever field you have talent, dream big and go out and live that dream. We can and will change perceptions about Africa.”
Wiyaala (born 1986) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wiyaala Ready To Spark WOMAD UK International Arts Festival, News Ghana, 7 April 2016.
“Life is short - it is fleeting, so you need to live your best moments and love hard.”
Joselyn Dumas (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I just live life and I don’t stress it really.”
Gloria Oloruntobi (born 1997) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To bring a gift for people to know that resilience is something that you can actually live to achieve, and that the fear of the unknown doesn’t need to be something that limits your ability to thrive in life...Those qualities will be important for everybody to be able to take in.”
Seun Adigun (born 1987) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Henry Young, From wooden sleds in a Texas garage to the Winter Olympics for Nigeria, CNN Sports, December 29, 2017.
“Why didn't they give us a life different from the one we live?”
Antonio Delfini (1907–1963) said by 1963 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel that life does begin at 70. It is no mean feat to live to 70 years in good health and sound mind. But I’m ready to face old age when it comes.”
Daisy Danjuma (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Live a life in alignment with their true passions and purpose, and create meaningful change in the world.”
Adanna Steinacker (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was happy to vote for the best candidate as my president. When I look at myself and the life I am able to live, it is all thanks to him.”
Aline Gahongayire (born 1986) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Life is not a rehearsal. Live each day like it’s the last. Take the time to discover your strengths and be more self-aware and play to your strengths”
Topyster Muga (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Being different doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you or that you aren’t perfect as you are. It simply means getting special support so you can live your best life.”
Lola Akinmade Åkerström (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“During the year under review, a total of 2,000 ex-combatants have been rehabilitated and reunited with their families to practice skills learnt over the years and live life as responsible citizens.”
Zuwaira Gambo wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you want it, go for it. Take a Risk. Don’t play it safe or you will live life wondering about what could have been.”
Roberta Annan (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Every day we wake up, means we get another chance at life….to live what we’ve learned and to discover even more, to be good to other people and to know that you are a part of their smile!”
Paschaline Alex Okoli first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Paschaline on her birthday in 2016
“Time flies and you never get it back, so be present in each moment and live life to the fullest.”
“When you attempt to live above your means, as with every other thing in life, when you do not cut your coat according to the cloth, it would not add up.”
Chinonso Arubayi (born 1987) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Chinonso on Living above means in 2023
“In married life the capacity to love is concentrated in one person who is chosen forever, but in the option for celibacy the capacity to love is broadened and opened to many recipients, especially to those who are not loved. So being celibate does not imply loving less, but loving more. One renounces an exclusive love in order to live an inclusive love capable of embracing everyone.”
Jorge Carlos Patrón Wong (born 1958) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop Jorge Carlos Patrón Wong: "Priestly formation, above all, is the formation of the heart of a disciple of Jesus". (10 March 2017) Omnes
“Keeping the Faith" and "The People Vs. Larry Flint" and such soaps as "As the World Turns" and "One Life to Live.”
Donna Hanover (born 1950) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Donna Hanover, Citing "Family Circumstances," Postpones Stage Appearance PlayBill (May 1, 2000)
“I want my legacy to evoke an emotion of curious adventure, childishly peer into the night sky, and falling deeply in love, over and over again with the beauty of the star-splattered front seat views. I want to challenge the idea that we are bound to the Earth. I want to live by example, being the author of my life-long ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book.”
Amelia Rose Earhart (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you live life like an adventure — like Amelia did — it makes everything very exciting. It makes me feel proud. A lot of that comes down to your willingness to put in the effort and hard work.”
Amelia Rose Earhart (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It has become more evident that the celebration of the Eucharist is truly the culmination and source of all the life and mission of the Christian communities, which are called to live and transmit the message of hope and peace of the Gospel from generation to generation.”
Claudio Maniago (born 1959) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bishop hopes new Italian missal will help Catholics rediscover beauty of Mass (26 November 2020) Catholic News Agency
“Every day I draw breath is a victory against fascism in my books." Mm-hm! If your life is intolerant to them, then live just to spite them.”
Vaush (born 1994) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 6 November 2024 FINALLY WATCHING TRUMP'S VICTORY SPEECH
“The little weed twisted around my finger. When I tug at it gently, it cries out faintly, “I want to live.” Hoping not to be pulled out, it digs its heels in. I feel mean and sad. Is this the end of its bitter struggle for life? I chuckle softly at it.”
Kaneko Fumiko (1903–1926) said by 1926 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I really am a massive fan of making movies, but I really do not like Hollywood. It is not for me. The business really scares me. I understand that I’m a part of that business and I enjoy my kind of interactions with it, but that said, I am always looking for ways to kind of remove myself from it to kind of just live as normal a life as possible.”
Tom Holland (actor) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland says the industry 'scares' him: 'I really do not like Hollywood'" in Fox News (2023)
“If I could get my partner back it would be nice He would shoot the one, wouldn't think twice He was too involved with the street life Only way to live on this side”
Travis Scott (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Life continues in its monotonous and petty course. Fortunately, I carry within me a world quite different from the one I live in. (p73)”
Marie Vieux-Chauvet (1916–1973) said by 1973 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“After completing his religious education, He went to Mecca and got expert training in learning of Koran and Islamic ways. Then he became the “Mudrees” of Jamaat mosque in Kavaratti Island. The family of Ali Musayar used to live a life strictly according to the tenets of Islam.”
Ali Musliyar (1864–1922) said by 1922 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Tirur Dinesh - Moplah Riots (2021)
“Wherever we live, we are in touch with differences, which give quality to our life. With true differences, we discover what we are and we discover what we need to know about others.”
Massimo Alba wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think when you have children, not matter what you’re doing, at least as a mom they're always in your head and in your heart and sort of informing your decisions and how you live your life. And so some of these songs are totally inspired by them.”
Francesca Battistelli (born 1985) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interviewing Francesca Battistelli: Christian singer telling the truth on new album, Winter Jam tour (16 June 2015) The Morning Caller
“At any given time, if you live long enough, old age catches you...the only choices we have in life are either the impairment of old age or early death.”
Rosa Montero (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Maybe when you give up your dreams, you find out that there’s more to life than dreaming. He was going to live in the real world from now on, and he was going to learn to appreciate its rough, mundane solidity.”
Lev Grossman (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the name of civilization, the dignity and worth of the African people has been grossly underrated, their progress retarded and aspirations frustrated, and the whole life undermined. They are compelled to live in appalling conditions of squalor, filth and isolation...”
Peter Abrahams (1919–2017) said by 2017 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When all the Blandishments of Life are gone, The Coward sneaks to Death, the Brave live on.”
George Sewell (physician) first seen 1707 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Suicide", ascribed to "Dr. Sewel" in Select Proverbs, ... Chiefly Moral (1707)