Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching. St. Paul did much good by his preaching, but how much more by his writings. Henry Martyn deardestroyenglish Change image and share on social
Looking back, my whole life seems so surreal. I didn't just turn up on the doorstep playing rugby; I had to go through a whole lot of things to get there. Jonah Lomu backdoorsteplife Change image and share on social
There are many days when I want to throw my computer out the window, when I tell myself I'd be better off selling shoes at the mall. But I always keep at it, because I have to. Writing is completely part of who I am. Even if I never published another book, I would keep at it - because it feeds my life and makes it richer. Paula McLain bookcompletelycomputer share on social
I think life is full of challenges and problems. I don't believe that anyone is perfect. We all make mistakes. It's not a bed of roses, and you have to work real hard at it. Nigel Mansell bedchallengefull Change image and share on social
I'd love to claim that what I have done in my life is of my doing, but it's not of my doing at all. I've blown around in the wind like a mad thing, influenced by this and that - like a piece of paper: like the boy in that scene in 'American Beauty' watching a piece of paper blowing hither and thither. John Hurt americanbeautyblow share on social
I traveled so much to dance that I feel a part of many places, but New York is where I spent most of my life and where my career has been - it's the place where I exist. Damian Woetzel careerdanceexist Change image and share on social
Well, I think that people are smart enough to understand the difference between a movie and real life. Nick Cassavetes differencelifemovie Change image and share on social
Everything in our family was always boxing. It was the life my father chose for me. Nonito Donaire boxchoosefamily Change image and share on social
I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life. Jan de Bont adorecontrollife Change image and share on social
I know I live a charmed, beautiful life and nobody wants to hear a celebrity whine. The last thing I want to do is complain; I love what I do and I know every job comes with a downside. Jennifer Garner beautifulcelebritycharm Change image and share on social