Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure. Tony Benn embarrassmentlifelifetime Change image and share on social
I have led an unusual life. I have buried a father killed at age 50 and two brothers killed in the prime of their lives. I raised my children as a single mother when my husband was arrested and held for eight years without a conviction - a hostage to my political career. Benazir Bhutto agearrestbrother share on social
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well. Jack London cardgoodhand Change image and share on social
Any time you write history, you insert your opinion. You pick and choose what you are going to write about. I feel really happy not inserting myself. I spend too much of my life inserting myself. It's just great to let other people carry the narrative. Gail Collins carrychoosefeel share on social
If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it. John Irving couragefindlife Change image and share on social
Religious symbols should be visible in public space, in a dignified and non-provocative manner. Christmas trees here, Jewish menorahs there and, further along, a minaret - these symbols represent human life in all its diversity. Tariq Ramadan christmasdignifydiversity share on social
There's a period of life when we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside. Pearl Bailey goodinsideknowledge Change image and share on social
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward. Amelia Earhart actchangecontrol share on social
Life doesn't make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all. Erik Erikson interdependencelearnlife Change image and share on social
Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face. George Eliot beginfacelife Change image and share on social
