The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.

All stories teach us something, and promise us something, whether they're true or invented, legend or fact.
-Stewart O'Nan

Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the afterlife. The first question was, "Did you bring joy?" The second was, "Did you find joy?"
-Leo Buscaglia

I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
-Jack Handy

The wise speak when they have something to say, the fools speak when they have to say something.
-Anonymous

He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is wise.
-Lao-Tzu

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
-Confucius

So often time it happens, we all live our life in chains, and we never even know we have the key.
-The Eagles, "Already Gone"

They say time heals everything, but I'm still waiting.
-The Dixie Chicks, "Not Ready to Make Nice"

I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally.
-W.C. Fields

Why not go out on a limb? That's where all of the fruit is.
-Frank Scully

I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.
-Abraham Lincoln

A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body - the wishbone.
-Robert Frost

Remember when getting high was swinging the highest you could go on the swings? The problem about boys and girls was cooties, your worst enemies were your siblings; life was simple and carefree but what I remember most... was wanting to grow up.