Whether in print or other media, a good biography is more than a court record or a stringing together of already familiar sources. It breathes life into the subject. Noel Riley Fitch biographybreathecourt Change image and share on social
If we strive to strengthen our body now; to overcome our faults; to cultivate new virtues; the Sun of our next life will rise under much more auspicious conditions than those under which we now live, and thus we may truly rule our stars and master our fate. Max Heindel auspiciousbodycondition share on social
There are physical characteristics which are inherited. These include things like good looks, high intelligence, physical coordination. These attributes contribute to success in life, and success in life is a determinant of optimism. Martin Seligman attributecharacteristiccontribute share on social
Religious life is an encounter with the living God. Sometimes that encounter is preceded by a kind of soul-searching agony that tries desperately not to hear, runs in the opposite direction, and frantically tries to reason itself out of answering the invitation. Mother Angelica agonyanswerdesperately share on social
A family spirit is not always synonymous with family life. Bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh makes for brothers, sisters and relatives, who may be as distant as strangers in a foreign land. Mother Angelica bonebrotherdistant Change image and share on social
My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work. She believed passionately in education. John H. Johnson believeeducationfaith Change image and share on social
The trouble with life is that there are so many beautiful women and so little time. John Barrymore beautifullifetime Change image and share on social
When I got to 40 or so... I had the sense when I looked back over my life I would actually see a mess of decisions, a few of which I had thought about, some of which I had sort of stumbled on, and many that I had no control over whatsoever. Kazuo Ishiguro backcontroldecision share on social
I believe in my privacy. I always have, and I always will. I don't think that my private life needs to be on display for me to get a better response at the box office or for me to get a better choice of movies. Kajol boxchoicedisplay share on social
I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine. Caskie Stinnett disrupthatelife Change image and share on social
