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Life Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson
- ...in the decline of life shame and grief are of short duration; whether it be that we bear easily what we have borne long; or…
- So far are we generally from thinking what we often say of the shortness of life, that at the time when it is necessarily shortest…
- It is not uncommon for those who at their first entrance into the world were distinguished for attainments or abilities, to disappoint the hopes which…
- Such is the condition of life that something is always wanting to happiness. In youth we have warm hopes, which are soon blasted by rashness…
- He that in the latter part of his life too strictly inquires what he has done, can very seldom receive from his own heart such…
- It is happily and kindly provided that in every life there are certain pauses, and interruptions, which force consideration upon the careless, and seriousness upon…
- Our society is illuminated by the spiritual insights of the Hebrew prophets. America and Israel have a common love of human freedom and they have…
- No man should think that peace comes easily. Peace does not come by merely wanting it, or shouting for it, or marching down Main Street…
- This nation, this generation, in this hour has man's first chance to build a Great Society, a place where the meaning of man's life matches…
- But we have not used our waters well. Our major rivers are defiled by noxious debris. Pollutants from cities and industries kill the fish in…
- Every man should know that his conversations, his correspondence, and his personal life are private.
- Life is never easy. There is work to be done and obligations to be met - obligations to truth, to justice, and to liberty.
- This Congress did more to uplift education, more to attack disease in this country and around the world, and more to conquer poverty than any…
- I believe that the essence of government lies with unceasing concern for the welfare and dignity and decency and innate integrity of life for every…
- In the Great Society, work shall be an outlet for mans interests and desires. Each individual shall have full opportunity to use his capacities in…
- I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second,…
- Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.
- It may be, it just may be, that life as we know it with its humanity is more unique than many have thought.
- I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.
- Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or…
- Our society is illuminated by the spiritual insights of the Hebrew prophets. America and Israel have a common love of human freedom, and they have…
More Life Quotes
- Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it. — Hannah Arendt
- Culture relates to objects and is a phenomenon of the world; entertainment relates to people and is a phenomenon of life. — Hannah Arendt
- We have almost succeeded in leveling all human activities to the common denominator of securing the necessities of life and providing for… — Hannah Arendt
- I do think the heart can balance out the mind, if your heart is in a good place it can give you… — Alexis Arguello
- I find that it's hard to fully examine one's life and not have faith be part of the discussion. — J. J. Abrams
- Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life. — Aristophanes
- Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. — Aristotle
- Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies. — Aristotle
- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. — Aristotle
- Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those… — Aristotle
- Happiness depends upon ourselves. — Aristotle
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle