Death is not an event in life: we do not live to experience death. If we take eternity to mean not infinite temporal duration but timelessness, then eternal life belongs to those who live in the present. Ludwig Wittgenstein belongdeathduration share on social
As a field archeologist, one usually has to specialize in a particular part of the world or specific culture, whereas if one is a materials specialist, one can jump around to different areas. So I've had experience on excavations all over the place. Gail Carriger archeologistareaculture share on social
I had a spell no more striking than other people of my job description. I did all the things you weren't supposed to do. I had a motto: When in doubt, try it. I went out and committed experience. Thomas McGuane commitdescriptiondoubt Change image and share on social
I can and do aspire to be greater than the sum total of my experiences, but I accept my limitations. I willingly accept that we who judge must not deny the differences resulting from experience and heritage but attempt, as the Supreme Court suggests, continuously to judge when those opinions, sympathies and prejudices are appropriate. Sonia Sotomayor acceptaspireattempt share on social
That peace which is within us, we must experience it. And if we are searching for peace outside we will never find the peace within. Prem Rawat experiencefindpeace Change image and share on social
In this connection, faith and experience teach us many truths by means of the short-cut of authority and by the proofs of very pleasant and agreeable feelings. Nicolas Malebranche agreeableauthorityconnection Change image and share on social
I would tell any aspiring designer to take the time to experience everything they can to really get a feel for what direction they want to go in. And most importantly, let your passion and your gut lead you. Prabal Gurung aspiredesignerdirection share on social
I didn't go to a conservatoire, and I have certain low opinions of certain aspects of the conservatory experience. Mark Morris aspectconservatoireconservatory Change image and share on social
Racing a thoroughbred grand prix car in front of a home crowd will be a surreal and mighty experience. Nigel Mansell carcrowdexperience Change image and share on social
Working for President Nixon was the most extraordinary professional experience of my life. He was endlessly fascinating: brilliant, visionary, kind, generous, warm, funny - and yes, a good man. Monica Crowley brilliantendlesslyexperience Change image and share on social