The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes avoid happiness lengthy
The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force. Andre Maurois acknowledgefitnessforce Change image and share on social
In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others. Andre Maurois astonishchooseliterature Change image and share on social
Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form. Andre Maurois badbusyform Change image and share on social
A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace. Suze Orman actbalancecorrect share on social
Grown-up politicians talk to each other across party lines. Over the last few weeks I have had lengthy conversations with Ed Miliband, David Miliband, with Tony Blair, with Peter Mandelson... talking about Europe, talking about political reform. Nick Clegg blairconversationdavid share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social